GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
gsam.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.Gen. 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
- Crack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- be53fab5ff83f7b2d49345211bc4b1f5
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.Gen, part of the Crack threat category.
License bypass tools and modified installers that commonly arrive with unwanted payloads. Related Crack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Gridinsoft LLC. Product metadata: Gridinsoft® Anti-Malware.
Signed by GridinSoft, LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Crack category for related samples and common context.
File context
gsam.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Gridinsoft® Anti-Malware. The reported company name is Gridinsoft LLC. The current detection status is Crack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If gsam.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 Crack.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Gridinsoft® Anti-Malware |
| Company Name: | Gridinsoft LLC |
| MD5: | be53fab5ff83f7b2d49345211bc4b1f5 |
| Size: | 20 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Crack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-16 21:23:42 (5 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | GridinSoft, LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on gsam.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed gsam.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 gsam.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 Poland 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 gsam.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
gsam.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.
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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7b53b59c30dbfdbeaa26aa859c9477ff
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eed947b29047b76dc058303151d6d93a
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
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24a67a6de7bc4b8b3f5c4c780564003e
34e9907cb50ab608f9c24161ac456f8f
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 Crack.Gen
This report identifies gsam.exe by MD5 be53fab5ff83f7b2d49345211bc4b1f5. It is part of the Crack 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.