GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
gsam.exe.bak threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-02-03 23:54:04 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 9f42c330510922badd60b8eaec0fd406
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2022-06-25 23:30:35 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-03 23:54:04 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: GridinSoft LL. Product metadata: GridinSoft Anti-Malware (64-bit.
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.
File context
gsam.exe.bak is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with GridinSoft Anti-Malware (64-bit. The reported company name is GridinSoft LL. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-03 23:54:04 (3 years ago).
If gsam.exe.bak 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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | GridinSoft Anti-Malware (64-bit |
| Company Name: | GridinSoft LL |
| MD5: | 9f42c330510922badd60b8eaec0fd406 |
| Size: | 21 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-06-25 23:30:35 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-02-03 23:54:04 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-02-03 23:54:04 (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.
Overview
| Signed By: | GridinSoft, LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on gsam.exe.bak 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.bak 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.bak 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 Russian Federation 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.bak 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.bak 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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b9e4b758f1070ef096ae72f87fef13db
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
6a2cde1050ca611a3bc4aa77f39a5670
7bde80d68316dcaf2a5cd3599328410b
1f514096fff02e0efe483adf15901fb8
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
5fddc063386dfe76d741bfee8466f2d6
aa3dc4e8c1fbdc292c0b63c204fe42f9
da4d3b0e17add2dee09879c1ec6eca7d
066ef7f19abbea259cc8b495178b10ac
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 General Threat
This report identifies gsam.exe.bak by MD5 9f42c330510922badd60b8eaec0fd406. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.