cp.exe threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects cp.exe as Virtool.ChromePass. The sample was last observed on 2024-11-06 23:06:55 (2 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with NirSoft / ChromePass. This detection belongs to the Virtool report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virtool.ChromePass. 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

Virtool.ChromePass

Recommended action

Scan and remove

Last analysis

2024-11-06 23:06:55 (2 years ago)

File hash

36e91497fee355a45a5cb23a5ea91139

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virtool.ChromePass, part of the Virtool threat category.

Category context

Virus tools and malware utilities used for modification, loading, or abuse. Related Virtool reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-20 00:07:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-06 23:06:55 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: ChromePass.

Digital signature

Signed by Nir Sofer. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 Virtool category for related samples and common context.

cp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ChromePass. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is Virtool.ChromePass, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-06 23:06:55 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.

If cp.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 Virtool.ChromePass.

File Details

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.

Overview

The signature on cp.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

ThreatInfo has observed cp.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.

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen cp.exe across 50 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States

Share 13.0%

Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for cp.exe is Windows 10 with 62.8% 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

cp.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 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 Virtool.ChromePass

This report identifies cp.exe by MD5 36e91497fee355a45a5cb23a5ea91139. It is part of the Virtool 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 36e91497fee355a45a5cb23a5ea91139.
• 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 Virtool category to compare similar reports.