GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

chrome.exe threat report

Detected as Possible Threat File reputation report
MD5 31b2f1d3cfc501d1e7e5cf2cac9601b8
Latest seen 2022-03-15 23:35:08 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-03-15 23:30:17 (4 years ago)
Size 84 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Possible Threat. 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
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-03-15 23:35:08 (4 years ago)
File hash
31b2f1d3cfc501d1e7e5cf2cac9601b8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat, 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 2022-03-15 23:30:17 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-15 23:35:08 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 72cjcCmAR4eBJasVw6jfvXXrf0uLT. Product metadata: esEtf3jFvZ9Ldjayv.

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.

chrome.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with esEtf3jFvZ9Ldjayv. The reported company name is 72cjcCmAR4eBJasVw6jfvXXrf0uLT. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-15 23:35:08 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If chrome.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 Possible Threat.

Product Name: esEtf3jFvZ9Ldjayv
Company Name: 72cjcCmAR4eBJasVw6jfvXXrf0uLT
MD5: 31b2f1d3cfc501d1e7e5cf2cac9601b8
Size: 84 KB
First Published: 2022-03-15 23:30:17 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-15 23:35:08 (4 years ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-15 23:35:08 (4 years ago)
chrome.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.

%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\steam\bin\cef\cef.win7x64
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\ldplayer\ldplayer4.0
%sysdrive%\ldplayer\ldplayer4.0\vbox86
%sysdrive%\amd\ryzenmasterextract
%sysdrive%\amd\win10-64bit-radeon-software-adrenalin-2019-edition-19.8.2-aug26\bin64\localization
%sysdrive%\amd\ryzenmasterextract\msifiles\packages

ThreatInfo has observed chrome.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 chrome.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.

chrome.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000a2fe
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: a03a9536-e725-64ac-4482-849498ef25dd
Typelib ID: aaf37d8a-6e3d-4a90-9b15-ff38ff2bde19

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 85504

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

.text 33792 bytes · 39.5% of section data
MD5 7aff16b3546f1d0021f095d85dd26c89
.rsrc 51200 bytes · 59.9% of section data
MD5 b6aa7dbfdf2aeefa36701555f47f0280
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 116f9f7ca5ac27c645fb6493b7c17d24

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 Possible Threat

This report identifies chrome.exe by MD5 31b2f1d3cfc501d1e7e5cf2cac9601b8. 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 31b2f1d3cfc501d1e7e5cf2cac9601b8.
  • 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.