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diff.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 6fd610c6f46ff7012c9fc0dab88fb21d
Latest seen 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)
Size 216 KB
Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)
File hash
6fd610c6f46ff7012c9fc0dab88fb21d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

diff.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If diff.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.Downloader.

File Details

MD5: 6fd610c6f46ff7012c9fc0dab88fb21d
Size: 216 KB
First Published: 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 20:01:05 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

diff.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.

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft 3rd Party Application Component
Status: Valid

The signature on diff.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%\microsoft visual studio\2022\community\common7\ide\commonextensions\microsoft\teamfoundation\team explorer\git\usr

ThreatInfo has observed diff.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 diff.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for diff.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

diff.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000100400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 204800

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

.text 161792 bytes · 79.0% of section data
MD5 e999e147c73b775dfecd0e9624037f61
.data 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 48774fda64ce448f447c3768a0c8352d
.rdata 24064 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 b3acb9b90350e37f306d0361fc118802
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ccb1da74cd05c0ac54cf48c29218d387
.pdata 5120 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 3ac2fa3aadf276b2eaab21af80f64c6f
.xdata 5632 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1909424045abbfe7338f4710bed0cb2e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 5120 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 69f3ccf3505623a31c3998cd40127943
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 9962a4b17649e18b93a06c29b37c1350
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 81fe94ba253c41fedec6213cfe7abd24

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.Downloader

This report identifies diff.exe by MD5 6fd610c6f46ff7012c9fc0dab88fb21d. 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 6fd610c6f46ff7012c9fc0dab88fb21d.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.