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iexplore.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Emotet File reputation report
MD5 a0cdef8ec531fffa6ca592922faf80d2
Latest seen 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-01-29 23:01:02 (4 months ago)
Size 203 KB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Wine

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Detection name
Trojan.Emotet
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
File hash
a0cdef8ec531fffa6ca592922faf80d2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Emotet, 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 2026-01-29 23:01:02 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Wine.

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

iexplore.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Wine. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Emotet, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If iexplore.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.Emotet.

File Details

Product Name: Wine
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: a0cdef8ec531fffa6ca592922faf80d2
Size: 203 KB
First Published: 2026-01-29 23:01:02 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Emotet (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

iexplore.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%
%system%
%sysdrive%\home\zeroo\.playonlinux\wineprefix\_\drive_c\windows
%sysdrive%\home\zeroo\.playonlinux\wineprefix\_\drive_c\program files

ThreatInfo has observed iexplore.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 iexplore.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Argentina
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iexplore.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

iexplore.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00001d10
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 15
Raw data 180224

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

.text 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 c3a9ea7e10944e7ecc4f81df4df885c3
.data 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 757d22f949c98c468c4a015655394043
.rdata 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 a9170ec115b68f9732c7c53228a167c5
/4 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2090c5cfc333bad7ed8bbd077408021f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 90d60a5232963ccc092709e0746d6901
.rsrc 90112 bytes · 50.0% of section data
MD5 249ae43aa5792cd765567a42d37e0b4d
.reloc 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 f9a549598cd79e0133636a87c06c13f4
/14 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e763cb5b46eb129c24891c2057ff8887
/29 32768 bytes · 18.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb81b0d65b13fb47c07c1f2ce3186bed
/41 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7685dcad348ee40deb39f4614355f9ca
/55 8192 bytes · 4.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5bcc5632009f77796ada5b3758ec155b
/67 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d40930ec86a039d996361aed0c366b5
/78 8192 bytes · 4.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 97ce8c45a50b8ce23ab870daeba867f3
/89 4096 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8febeb4002c4608eb8d093cd55cd00a4

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.Emotet

This report identifies iexplore.exe by MD5 a0cdef8ec531fffa6ca592922faf80d2. 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 a0cdef8ec531fffa6ca592922faf80d2.
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