GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

john-sse2.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 e5551b77fc005a3f40d0d85436a863e0
Latest seen 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago)
Size 6 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago)
File hash
e5551b77fc005a3f40d0d85436a863e0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago).

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

john-sse2.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If john-sse2.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: e5551b77fc005a3f40d0d85436a863e0
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 11:00:42 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

john-sse2.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:

%desktop%\swc(expcam)pro\kerne1sdhx3

ThreatInfo has observed john-sse2.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 john-sse2.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Israel
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Israel 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 john-sse2.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

john-sse2.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000100400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 7074816

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

.text 4343808 bytes · 61.4% of section data
MD5 aad24ff783ba8ae3dda12b6b0b98773e
.data 657408 bytes · 9.3% of section data
MD5 7b0d9aa37d2975a9ef40a2b079722fb2
.rdata 1820160 bytes · 25.7% of section data
MD5 69d33e6f296828bc1920e580cfd6763b
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0531c938ca592b62d41c81dd28cb6119
.pdata 110080 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 7568bbc1053b5db4dc1e9d7016957ba8
.xdata 130048 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 81f2be9b18aa1b9f34e1650570937eae
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 11264 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e59850e91c5c77f6b837d3716fa84bc7
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 fad521d02770ec9ae0f3488cc471d796

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.Gen

This report identifies john-sse2.exe by MD5 e5551b77fc005a3f40d0d85436a863e0. 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 e5551b77fc005a3f40d0d85436a863e0.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.