GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Windows Host.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-01-04 20:23:04 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 20:23:04 (5 years ago).
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
Windows Host.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinHost. The reported company name is WinHost. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 20:23:04 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Windows Host.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinHost |
| Company Name: | WinHost |
| MD5: | a54ab79466b5e7bdb4047b904fa6e9e4 |
| Size: | 129 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-04 20:23:04 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 20:23:04 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 20:23:04 (5 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Windows Host.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Cameroon with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for Windows Host.exe is Windows 8.1 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.
Analysis
Windows Host.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
2aac5d331ef41b1672e37706053c7485
f785ee7e7dabbac696f85a3180205e36
3c9bca2bfd5a23c62180c50af3cb4e7d
PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.
Report conclusion
GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Agent
This report identifies Windows Host.exe by MD5 a54ab79466b5e7bdb4047b904fa6e9e4. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.