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glasswire.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacapew File reputation report
MD5 88ade694101fc21fb3430ddc4b2fcf00
Latest seen 2025-11-28 23:00:33 (6 months ago)
First seen 2025-06-14 23:00:20 (a year ago)
Size 33 MB
Publisher GlassWire
Product GlassWire

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Wacapew. 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
Trojan.Wacapew
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-11-28 23:00:33 (6 months ago)
File hash
88ade694101fc21fb3430ddc4b2fcf00
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacapew, 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 2025-06-14 23:00:20 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-11-28 23:00:33 (6 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: GlassWire. Product metadata: GlassWire.

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

glasswire.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with GlassWire. The reported company name is GlassWire. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacapew, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-28 23:00:33 (6 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If glasswire.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.Wacapew.

File Details

Product Name: GlassWire
Company Name: GlassWire
MD5: 88ade694101fc21fb3430ddc4b2fcf00
Size: 33 MB
First Published: 2025-06-14 23:00:20 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-11-28 23:00:33 (6 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacapew (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-11-28 23:00:33 (6 months ago)

Detection screenshot

glasswire.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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed glasswire.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 glasswire.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 33.3% 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 glasswire.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

glasswire.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00002f90
Image base 0x00fe0000

PE Sections:

Sections 21
Raw data 35312128

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

.text 13257216 bytes · 37.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 79d3c6b4bc41f99705194e43bae1be19
7645184 bytes · 21.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 8f76bf6de376ad1c49fdbbee8ad69ec6
583168 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 482cbec8cc9ee7c4fc6e59fa25ae23c4
41472 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e0a3b575a714619889d80399a8d749de
172544 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1e32ca6e62ebd5cff532cdc1b5ca4e26
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e577272a51932c28734e117125bffb0a
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 98d39c691a81fc2ba5afc2ba47a6b1d4
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6ce423cd9c28b0a8a0f16698835f6d64
0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60e7e50d6c3e2f15d9e00a86803931c6
134656 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6774e386f6261e38a92ef5231978bc51
680960 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 57628c41872e11a7adfee60f3353bafc
.debug 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7474a0e98a5606ec8f8c96c31814c60d
.edata 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f99e0ba2988e4b60c46b204c3bcae8dc
.idata 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 32ea3e7618821345891679514e7b166f
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 96d2c30cf38db5f3f3a68976412c1f93
.rsrc 134144 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 99895317cf471ef9f41f70534bdd53a9
.themida 7782400 bytes · 22.0% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 ba75d12f86d5bbe48c9443dd528c7714
.boot 4685312 bytes · 13.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 df18497ffe5cdda2714d3a0e0da20d8d
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 253c332f48be72abe444f0a95848f7d1
.SCY 183808 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c7f5bd0261bc5636cb7954e25d31dce2

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.Wacapew

This report identifies glasswire.exe by MD5 88ade694101fc21fb3430ddc4b2fcf00. 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 88ade694101fc21fb3430ddc4b2fcf00.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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