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keygen.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Keygen. 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
- Hack.Keygen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month ago)
- File hash
- e961accb3f9898b15b0a672ae24a9917
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Keygen, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month ago).
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
keygen.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.Keygen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If keygen.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 Hack.Keygen.
File Details
| MD5: | e961accb3f9898b15b0a672ae24a9917 |
| Size: | 400 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Keygen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-17 23:00:18 (a month 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:
| %sysdrive%\10a.anti - virus - progs\-4b. avg internet security 2013 nl build 2667a5738 (pas op ! er zijn computers waarop melding)\keygen |
ThreatInfo has observed keygen.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 keygen.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 The Netherlands 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 keygen.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
keygen.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.
07fc0f9248d282dc8dff093e3d92288a
c312936b17d5cd195f31683e256451fa
0f3202a73d145fdfafca298547bdd87a
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 Hack.Keygen
This report identifies keygen.exe by MD5 e961accb3f9898b15b0a672ae24a9917. It is part of the Hack 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.