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WinmonProcessMonitor.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-08-22 23:35:31 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 064b4bc7767943b853aa58e470f13616
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-07-14 23:29:58 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-22 23:35:31 (3 years ago).
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
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 Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
WinmonProcessMonitor.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-22 23:35:31 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WinmonProcessMonitor.sys 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 Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 064b4bc7767943b853aa58e470f13616 |
| Size: | 10 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-07-14 23:29:58 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-08-22 23:35:31 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-08-22 23:35:31 (3 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.
Common Places:
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed WinmonProcessMonitor.sys in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen WinmonProcessMonitor.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 WinmonProcessMonitor.sys is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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
WinmonProcessMonitor.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
2e6f1430166208b2807a9ee762fcab18
8f4132697f173654891380275781c596
cffdc96b9062e287a2a31569605f732d
e30120e7c82f4fe684c182474ff018f4
5b4442a08729c6e7663540dce6bcb875
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 Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies WinmonProcessMonitor.sys by MD5 064b4bc7767943b853aa58e470f13616. It is part of the Rootkit 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.