GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

mshta.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Emotet File reputation report
MD5 46b45e3eba3df36416413ea2d2a6d760
Latest seen 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-01-29 23:01:04 (4 months ago)
Size 99 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Emotet. 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.Emotet
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
File hash
46b45e3eba3df36416413ea2d2a6d760
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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 23:01:04 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (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

mshta.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. 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 mshta.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

MD5: 46b45e3eba3df36416413ea2d2a6d760
Size: 99 KB
First Published: 2026-01-29 23:01:04 (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

mshta.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:

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

ThreatInfo has observed mshta.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 mshta.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 mshta.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

mshta.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 0x00001a60
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 81920

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

.text 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 4c3d8d46efc3562cbd35571798df4bd2
.data 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 4d83b6a0160cbb2713f2f0853e46d162
.rdata 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 fb8ce47efaa4058b8bccc10fe23a69f5
/4 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4699f0f3141aa909364747d2faebbac9
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 b7f4dd6394550583a8be9c59bfa60aab
.reloc 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 e6d0af030b5c316a17c87fbc77979464
/14 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fec73fe2a50e795d0fff395174741cb6
/29 28672 bytes · 35.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1e4f61246afcff5dbba9a3b52ddb184f
/41 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc884427fccf3cc42aaa9957522a6626
/55 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fc67c18640c37ed9067c5f4c700c5206
/67 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d40930ec86a039d996361aed0c366b5
/78 8192 bytes · 10.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 86c1135b12074789e6ebc26c6e9a2780
/89 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e2f097deb96e958444aeca3338e33dcb

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 mshta.exe by MD5 46b45e3eba3df36416413ea2d2a6d760. 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 46b45e3eba3df36416413ea2d2a6d760.
  • 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.