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crepectl.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week ago)
- File hash
- cd333de0a879c14647425c3af91ff26a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd. Product metadata: WPS Office.
Signed by Shenzhen Chuangxin Changrong Network Co., Ltd.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
crepectl.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WPS Office. The reported company name is Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If crepectl.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!.
File Details
| Product Name: | WPS Office |
| Company Name: | Zhuhai Kingsoft Office Software Co.,Ltd |
| MD5: | cd333de0a879c14647425c3af91ff26a |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-17 14:01:01 (a week 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: | Shenzhen Chuangxin Changrong Network Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on crepectl.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.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed crepectl.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 crepectl.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 Taiwan 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 crepectl.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
crepectl.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 Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
523b3176724caa8eb9e78067ca4d4a32
ed1b6e5ca162196691fa9050490b68b4
fa01006516866565736751e39e465e00
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
e0ba54bac5bcd6e5e2b4766f12a7aa63
b1cf68940da40bfbe0d9b0d19c4c62dc
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 crepectl.exe by MD5 cd333de0a879c14647425c3af91ff26a. 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.