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file2[1].exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 9606cb48838e6225282432f0fe3751cf
Latest seen 2021-08-26 20:17:10 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-08-26 20:16:35 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool
Signed by Corel Corporation

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-08-26 20:17:10 (4 years ago)
File hash
9606cb48838e6225282432f0fe3751cf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2021-08-26 20:16:35 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-26 20:17:10 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool.

Digital signature

Signed by Corel Corporation. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

File context

file2[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-26 20:17:10 (4 years ago).

If file2[1].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 General Threat.

File Details

Product Name: Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 9606cb48838e6225282432f0fe3751cf
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-08-26 20:16:35 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-26 20:17:10 (4 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-26 20:17:10 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

file2[1].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: Corel Corporation
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on file2[1].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:

%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie
%mydoc%

ThreatInfo has observed file2[1].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 file2[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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 file2[1].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

file2[1].exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0043bb80
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 2567168

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

104960 bytes · 4.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f4f3c8c3a03785520275df8d0c00044
2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4794884596355f1a6ee0e2275fa43363
42496 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eeb598d291831aed574919743500ffd1
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 50da227487cea18d7df32d6c79f0b401
.idata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4513abac366092fd77e3541c93214d52
🪐CHIM 94720 bytes · 3.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b363a51998020163af9e95030d2c5367
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 2222080 bytes · 86.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5fb8c11de43c2e2fb27d343e0735c718
🪐CHIM 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c8d3833138d9cf31c2c52991caea2ee
🪐CHIM 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 380b4ff0d7386754953efa7f3b326915
.rsrc 94720 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 e77646278974ea2b1cdf395e5ac86f81

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 General Threat

This report identifies file2[1].exe by MD5 9606cb48838e6225282432f0fe3751cf. 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 9606cb48838e6225282432f0fe3751cf.
  • 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.