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gmtool.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- a4d62a4af7e35a6cf4bde5152e36a59e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: gmtool.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
gmtool.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with gmtool. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If gmtool.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | gmtool |
| MD5: | a4d62a4af7e35a6cf4bde5152e36a59e |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-05-08 23:22:48 (3 years ago) |
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%\genymobile |
ThreatInfo has observed gmtool.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 gmtool.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
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:
The most common operating system signal for gmtool.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
gmtool.exe 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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8187e6ab7483b7f2e5356f7cdd02fa3c
8d9f45041fb91b37a8355889b385530e
8b826f9ba8e7245255b15dc367c540ef
8169018a81a92225235eb5d260aa6c81
2bc3180e83bdcd39ced66f8689bf27a7
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
7ec60bfd78860a060015a5443cce0464
44dc3268a647c6cf5a04cc2900133468
2ca2665aaa2a4ef8faa96f5205882d58
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.Heur!
This report identifies gmtool.exe by MD5 a4d62a4af7e35a6cf4bde5152e36a59e. 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.