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gdsmux.x64.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 6837fdb6d9adc0b939d82d9b845170d8
Latest seen 2026-05-13 19:02:02 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2022-12-10 23:20:57 (3 years ago)
Size 479 KB
Signed by Digital Wave Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 19:02:02 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
6837fdb6d9adc0b939d82d9b845170d8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-12-10 23:20:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 19:02:02 (2 weeks ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Digital Wave Ltd. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

gdsmux.x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 19:02:02 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If gdsmux.x64.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 PUP.Gen.

MD5: 6837fdb6d9adc0b939d82d9b845170d8
Size: 479 KB
First Published: 2022-12-10 23:20:57 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 19:02:02 (2 weeks ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 19:02:02 (2 weeks ago)
gdsmux.x64.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.

Signed By: Digital Wave Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on gdsmux.x64.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.

%programfiles%\freecodecpack

ThreatInfo has observed gdsmux.x64.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.

Windows 10 98.2%
Windows 7 1.2%
Windows 8 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for gdsmux.x64.exe is Windows 10 with 98.2% 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.

gdsmux.x64.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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 GUI
Entry point 0x00033418
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 479744

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

.text 316416 bytes · 66.0% of section data
MD5 3b3e416d5da101f4df06a61698fd72ce
.rdata 89600 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 f4b2d030398f87aa612f2bd262d3e8f4
.data 16384 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 9d93337f34d7bdd6338d037acccd5060
.pdata 16384 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 b5d02e3a6e3e8eab998f8f2e861b5767
.rsrc 37376 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 1a1110eb6750a4600e9677fa32ede8f7
.reloc 3584 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 cb9be4c68c2bc275d1a9dde910c0754d

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.Gen

This report identifies gdsmux.x64.exe by MD5 6837fdb6d9adc0b939d82d9b845170d8. It is part of the PUP 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 6837fdb6d9adc0b939d82d9b845170d8.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.