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lz4.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 ff4f37066cdb9d9e3f0093c932f3bdc2
Latest seen 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
Size 235 KB
Publisher Yann Collet
Product LZ4

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
File hash
ff4f37066cdb9d9e3f0093c932f3bdc2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yann Collet. Product metadata: LZ4.

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.

lz4.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with LZ4. The reported company name is Yann Collet. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If lz4.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.Heur!.

Product Name: LZ4
Company Name: Yann Collet
MD5: ff4f37066cdb9d9e3f0093c932f3bdc2
Size: 235 KB
First Published: 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
lz4.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.

%sysdrive%\repair corner cust mod\repair corner convert glboal\tool

ThreatInfo has observed lz4.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for lz4.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.

lz4.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0003c000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 239128

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

.text 190464 bytes · 79.6% of section data
MD5 cce3ae8266fa615aec18ac8cbf933860
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9eac7e7b0a05a8e50ce0c80d190ed7f3
.rdata 11776 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 d1611ce90dab04597d5cb7c7e02f7ce9
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d34ccbfcd62f0387b6f3d44def7f22ec
.eh_fram 11776 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30cb58623bbc1437fdf2b053bcc21044
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2048 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 603ab7ef73d414af5a8f5016f7df0168
.rsrc 2072 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 c446348b4b102687f55a9adc4f7a22ae
.reloc 3072 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 79cff4b036b822d48af8f31df1d16697
’pIÏ£u² 16896 bytes · 7.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 01c43f73b9adf612ae882976d3dc8b93

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.Heur!

This report identifies lz4.exe by MD5 ff4f37066cdb9d9e3f0093c932f3bdc2. 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 ff4f37066cdb9d9e3f0093c932f3bdc2.
  • 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.