GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
creator-ws.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- bb855b91b3096c0ce6c8cdfa99909440
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Avanquest Software. Product metadata: Soda PDF.
Signed by Avanquest Software (7270356 Canada Inc). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
creator-ws.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Soda PDF. The reported company name is Avanquest Software. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years ago).
If creator-ws.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Soda PDF |
| Company Name: | Avanquest Software |
| MD5: | bb855b91b3096c0ce6c8cdfa99909440 |
| Size: | 382 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-08-27 23:41:42 (3 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Avanquest Software (7270356 Canada Inc) |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on creator-ws.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed creator-ws.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 creator-ws.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 100.0% 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 creator-ws.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.
Analysis
creator-ws.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
f82288690b9e7d41dfae4ea2b1662c60
a2e61ae2eb732888eaf73c398071fb21
5c6240fd7586b778c8803c3b1aa45f40
e1f877c25c324f38b1a5fe1212579af5
efbd676790bc79e71afeac734b187e1d
ce0b6472a9a2714b21861d5d7ad6be29
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies creator-ws.exe by MD5 bb855b91b3096c0ce6c8cdfa99909440. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.