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amneziawg.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 9c3859eba6a53e9df1d885c8147337bd
Latest seen 2026-05-26 10:01:06 (a day ago)
First seen 2024-10-22 23:05:51 (2 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Publisher Amnezia
Product AmneziaWG

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-26 10:01:06 (a day ago)
File hash
9c3859eba6a53e9df1d885c8147337bd
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-22 23:05:51 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-26 10:01:06 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Amnezia. Product metadata: AmneziaWG.

Digital signature

Signed by Privacy Technologies OU. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

amneziawg.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AmneziaWG. The reported company name is Amnezia. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-26 10:01:06 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If amneziawg.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.Gen.

Product Name: AmneziaWG
Company Name: Amnezia
MD5: 9c3859eba6a53e9df1d885c8147337bd
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2024-10-22 23:05:51 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-26 10:01:06 (a day ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-26 10:01:06 (a day ago)
amneziawg.exe 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.

Signed By: Privacy Technologies OU
Status: Valid

The signature on amneziawg.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed amneziawg.exe 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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for amneziawg.exe is Windows 10 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.

amneziawg.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0006dd00
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 8218112

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 3080704 bytes · 37.5% of section data
MD5 bac4717a3b7baf8ae7b00c4e66bf754f
.rdata 3875840 bytes · 47.2% of section data
MD5 416eedbdee6f75c1e0356aba62866a1f
.data 304128 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 a40485bd08a1bf4f02212a53a898bf19
.pdata 92672 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 8f01e16f39866c3ce4899ce04fa36242
.xdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9429dd67ca883e67888efcb7512327d7
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 97f81edbedeb121cd609839463911428
.reloc 73728 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 285bcb388db1369171a878e74588f16c
.symtab 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 07b5472d347d42780469fb2654b7fc54
.rsrc 788480 bytes · 9.6% of section data
MD5 a36cbfd1fd3fd8bbbf39573dcb6b0d3f

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.Gen

This report identifies amneziawg.exe by MD5 9c3859eba6a53e9df1d885c8147337bd. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9c3859eba6a53e9df1d885c8147337bd.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.