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gcp_portmon64.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.WaveBrowser File reputation report
MD5 b4a578b2811ab017e7a6602a87f25e21
Latest seen 2023-07-01 23:33:41 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-07-01 23:32:06 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher The Wave Authors
Product Wave Browser

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WaveBrowser. 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
PUP.WaveBrowser
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-07-01 23:33:41 (2 years ago)
File hash
b4a578b2811ab017e7a6602a87f25e21
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WaveBrowser.

Timeline

First seen 2023-07-01 23:32:06 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-01 23:33:41 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Wave Authors. Product metadata: Wave Browser.

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

gcp_portmon64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Wave Browser. The reported company name is The Wave Authors. The current detection status is PUP.WaveBrowser, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-01 23:33:41 (2 years ago).

If gcp_portmon64.dll 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 PUP.WaveBrowser.

File Details

Product Name: Wave Browser
Company Name: The Wave Authors
MD5: b4a578b2811ab017e7a6602a87f25e21
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-07-01 23:32:06 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-01 23:33:41 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.WaveBrowser (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-01 23:33:41 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

gcp_portmon64.dll 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed gcp_portmon64.dll 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 gcp_portmon64.dll 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 gcp_portmon64.dll 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

gcp_portmon64.dll 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 0x000aa6e0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1182208

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

.text 900608 bytes · 76.2% of section data
MD5 21f1e89f0d40a797636b79898cef126c
.rdata 229376 bytes · 19.4% of section data
MD5 21868246c8e5a01f35dd013ac032a0af
.data 13312 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 34b188f47846e2bf247fdc5095aa54f9
.pdata 29184 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 caa1aed5e1aa30b14c8aae8007693daf
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2028b6938f435281b01aa5fe0ec303c8
.retplne 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2523f52e128493f3a56e9683bde9244c
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d50fee10662cc21787b3b4f0787cd43f
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7d57ef9f6a2c64db1ace69f02fca10f
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ac4b86487a539edfc38b8ab4982235bc
.reloc 5632 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 b02d8786095ff1fe784b4a81218f8280

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 PUP.WaveBrowser

This report identifies gcp_portmon64.dll by MD5 b4a578b2811ab017e7a6602a87f25e21. 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 b4a578b2811ab017e7a6602a87f25e21.
  • 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.