GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
curl.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as AIDetect.8ee450d.
First seen 2026-01-16 23:00:33 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:33 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: curl, https://curl.se/. Product metadata: The curl executable.
Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
curl.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The curl executable. The reported company name is curl, https://curl.se/. The current detection status is AIDetect.8ee450d, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:33 (4 months ago).
If curl.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 AIDetect.8ee450d.
File Details
| Product Name: | The curl executable |
| Company Name: | curl, https://curl.se/ |
| MD5: | 2538c12b71f10c2fccb45cb7200db15b |
| Size: | 725 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:33 (4 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:33 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | AIDetect.8ee450d (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-16 23:00:33 (4 months 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: | Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on curl.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen curl.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 Austria 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 curl.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
curl.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
97a61824eb5558a2797d58fbb563c64e
9efa7707f08464d5f8824c4a4f87bebd
fbe8e3fb7b60d261b04fc946d689adeb
f1e1bee8f14bacf63a7aa2167a42d45f
dd951ae642cf9a744e26b5d30c424054
f6cb0b7e88cd12f5d5418a1933d2a0af
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 AIDetect.8ee450d
This report identifies curl.exe by MD5 2538c12b71f10c2fccb45cb7200db15b. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.