GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

google.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 894452217f2794584dd1e0308bfb6738
Latest seen 2026-05-24 21:01:06 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-14 03:00:20 (2 weeks ago)
Size 21 MB
Publisher Google LLC
Product Google
Signed by Google LLC

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 21:01:06 (3 days ago)
File hash
894452217f2794584dd1e0308bfb6738
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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 2026-05-14 03:00:20 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 21:01:06 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Google LLC. Product metadata: Google.

Digital signature

Signed by Google LLC. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

google.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Google. The reported company name is Google LLC. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 21:01:06 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If google.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: Google
Company Name: Google LLC
MD5: 894452217f2794584dd1e0308bfb6738
Size: 21 MB
First Published: 2026-05-14 03:00:20 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 21:01:06 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 21:01:06 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

google.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: Google LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on google.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\google\google

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

Top country Ukraine
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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 google.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

google.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 0x00cabf18
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 22258688

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

.text 13615616 bytes · 61.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 def5736e6db4478160de300a5d4fb4fd
.rdata 6045696 bytes · 27.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 98672899dc0ac0ed94df439998e782f9
.data 649728 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 300a1cfbcf39cb2fc812af5d8d86f423
.pdata 758784 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 cbd80a8a25a4a7dbb9104566c9275682
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 451af5f7b5d007e575b92f7e1036e1d3
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a90a1531e036487e9fc7e5e158cdddee
flags_he 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 703fa8ad81c593968003fc5b59c12bb3
google_i 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e4af0f323c05bc0910aa81d5faf052a
la_upb_A 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d26276a3d9ca813a51bd44be5cf7e0d9
malloc_h 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 22833e7408c55c44946b8af878e9e287
protodes 307200 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9c85cac36a0736a8c1d126c87b1abe25
.rsrc 755200 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 807ec9c66ad0bb388acacf4e9208fe30
.reloc 113152 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 e4b9a884faf8c3dc16981a29429e05e7

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 google.exe by MD5 894452217f2794584dd1e0308bfb6738. 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 894452217f2794584dd1e0308bfb6738.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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