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file8[1].exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 f890dc9a8c2e6e35f191229672d0441a
Latest seen 2022-04-17 23:13:04 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-08-29 20:31:39 (4 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool
Signed by Corel Corporation

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-04-17 23:13:04 (4 years ago)
File hash
f890dc9a8c2e6e35f191229672d0441a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, 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 2021-08-29 20:31:39 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-17 23:13:04 (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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

file8[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 Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-17 23:13:04 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If file8[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 Trojan.Agent.

File Details

Product Name: Realtek HD Auido Update and remove driver Tool
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: f890dc9a8c2e6e35f191229672d0441a
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-08-29 20:31:39 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-17 23:13:04 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-17 23:13:04 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

file8[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 file8[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
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%mydoc%

ThreatInfo has observed file8[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 file8[1].exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 50.0% 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 file8[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

file8[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 0x005a6e68
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 3362816

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

104960 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9037b12f4f3f7ec70ad089b33101eab3
2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e626fe5b00b7db165a846c30037d6ba
59904 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a70ddfa40e89665f6de9dd3287ed0195
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 632afff69f0b82e7c8e3a98e98eb100f
.idata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 dce39389c318bcd215a7eca516e3ae5d
} ( UK ð 117760 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e993d91f4897ce5e799850abfa9af013
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 2949120 bytes · 87.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77924537997da1233fffd227cee9cb86
} ( UK ð 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ca727814e5359d603481dd25d586fc9e
} ( UK ð 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e6af9944a3e469a63fc0264a5f85f65b
} ( UK ð 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3195845a2555c557cb4a9995f74f9f5a
} ( UK ð 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a84fa215205969300cbae431214e576a
.rsrc 117760 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 08c6a0f769e4f87e7881002aa5db512f

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.Agent

This report identifies file8[1].exe by MD5 f890dc9a8c2e6e35f191229672d0441a. 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 f890dc9a8c2e6e35f191229672d0441a.
  • 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.