GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
busybox.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Backdoor.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
- Backdoor.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- ec8649c5fac110f447d3c45d55fc012d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Backdoor.Gen, part of the Backdoor threat category.
Remote-access components that can give an operator control over an affected system. Related Backdoor reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-11-13 13:06:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days 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 Backdoor category for related samples and common context.
File context
busybox.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Backdoor.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Backdoor reports for broader family-level investigation.
If busybox.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 Backdoor.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | ec8649c5fac110f447d3c45d55fc012d |
| Size: | 411 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-13 13:06:36 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Backdoor.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days 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:
| %temp%\afolder |
| %temp% |
| %appdata%\system |
ThreatInfo has observed busybox.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen busybox.exe across 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 23.7% 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 busybox.exe is Windows 7 with 50.6% 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
busybox.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
f3283b39b81ea4b42547a2fa9f0ff517
66306c33d4d5c97d9e5ee5ec2c32c0d7
a543a0a0b87bde7e60b5db1aa3f14f5e
00000000000000000000000000000000
9caf93b60c371ff450d73b1909d40d9a
8ce1af9f56c43cec95a741a653671d15
e198d2111af9541abba30476885c7654
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 Backdoor.Gen
This report identifies busybox.exe by MD5 ec8649c5fac110f447d3c45d55fc012d. It is part of the Backdoor 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.