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citron.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 eaf85c017ef21a946642acd449fd504a
Latest seen 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Size 40 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
eaf85c017ef21a946642acd449fd504a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago).

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.

citron.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If citron.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.Heur!.

MD5: eaf85c017ef21a946642acd449fd504a
Size: 40 MB
First Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-10 23:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
citron.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.

%profile%\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed citron.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 citron.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.

citron.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 32391680

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

.text 22416896 bytes · 69.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d0d021bc966d26586d8d76bb61a1b56a
.rdata 8358400 bytes · 25.8% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e808ef749b7108478dd5c3b039b3fc34
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9e7d69ec3e9c27f933474369446cd1f8
.data 143360 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 bf0db3e22cf7908e7f4bed299b31ed80
.pdata 509440 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 8a3e264693a38f571836e657ceb543aa
.qtversi 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 95c60215007ef94882b8f7eaf941c875
.rodata 184832 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 bd0122be05b6715bca1a314779171087
.tls 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e43c205cbbff55f4d5b2b2429847bcfe
.rsrc 20992 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9fa804782c5b7adbf8722711f284828a
.reloc 141312 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 4701b031e6f41f226e63689122f35f07
/4 24064 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ab833f67dc15597d19ad344939b1e490
/18 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f0a886c461a407cffb448d796fd7e2f1
/58 196096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fddc2dcd4a0162a4fd7c3f6cc6c5db7b
/70 72192 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0a621099c122191e66049d4da2c0ec25
/82 130560 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5a347aa2530193e970c1c43a7a8aa76b
/33 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d630198e354134acdc397df1334910d
/47 180224 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2b9bbec14d87e38e9a5dd63c1b771c14

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.Heur!

This report identifies citron.exe by MD5 eaf85c017ef21a946642acd449fd504a. 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 eaf85c017ef21a946642acd449fd504a.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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