GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
gpg.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 35365d3713500bde4e2e1422c54f04fa
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object.
First seen 2024-02-11 23:22:28 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: g10 Code GmbH. Product metadata: GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG).
Signed by g10 Code GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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.
File context
gpg.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG). The reported company name is g10 Code GmbH. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago).
If gpg.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | GNU Privacy Guard (GnuPG) |
| Company Name: | g10 Code GmbH |
| MD5: | 35365d3713500bde4e2e1422c54f04fa |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-02-11 23:22:28 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-05 23:01:30 (2 months 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | g10 Code GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on gpg.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:
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed gpg.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 gpg.exe across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 47.1% 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 gpg.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
gpg.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
d6da0fc28f783e908a4907784e1db25e
07dc7df6b84fb8c944ba6af3aa828d29
971232e667bb17f4ada18a5671a096aa
ba1c34072f9fa20885454de345e4d4b3
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
f3eb86329410459b3263c46140a08834
9b3d8b7245ea1cc00007aca8a37fb28d
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
a5a0be8ae3a831077386c4f45eee503e
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies gpg.exe by MD5 35365d3713500bde4e2e1422c54f04fa. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.