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hshsb.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
- 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- c16926ac0d80e4cf86d4f5b0011e938e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-13 17:01:01 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: PowerToys (Preview) x64.
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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
hshsb.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PowerToys (Preview) x64. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If hshsb.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: | PowerToys (Preview) x64 |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | c16926ac0d80e4cf86d4f5b0011e938e |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-13 17:01:01 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 17:01:02 (2 weeks 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:
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed hshsb.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 hshsb.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 India 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 hshsb.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
hshsb.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
8f596c73a05455a7f86cb7af753b2a62
8baf43d8d33c636828d6d1c7ea6f8c43
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
5b5edcf2fad75c1e6aa232700752bae3
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
62d5b16672f7096d8084c96acd10add0
3c6a185d0a0c6266564409a6085f4d1d
a741b0ad47466b35f8d8698f2b80a92f
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 hshsb.exe by MD5 c16926ac0d80e4cf86d4f5b0011e938e. It is part of the Susp 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.