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opera.exe threat report

Detected as AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser) File reputation report
MD5 e7d498cad1cdf8460344f924d908c361
Latest seen 2026-05-25 13:01:09 (2 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 18:00:25 (3 days ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Opera Software
Product Opera GX Internet Browser
Signed by Opera Norway AS

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser). 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
AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 13:01:09 (2 days ago)
File hash
e7d498cad1cdf8460344f924d908c361
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser).

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-24 18:00:25 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 13:01:09 (2 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Opera Software. Product metadata: Opera GX Internet Browser.

Digital signature

Signed by Opera Norway AS. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

opera.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Opera GX Internet Browser. The reported company name is Opera Software. The current detection status is AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser), based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 13:01:09 (2 days ago).

If opera.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 AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser).

File Details

Product Name: Opera GX Internet Browser
Company Name: Opera Software
MD5: e7d498cad1cdf8460344f924d908c361
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-05-24 18:00:25 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 13:01:09 (2 days ago)
Status: AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 13:01:09 (2 days ago)

Detection screenshot

opera.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.

Overview

Signed By: Opera Norway AS
Status: Valid

The signature on opera.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\programs

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

Top country Spain
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain 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 opera.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

opera.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001680e0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2760192

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

.text 2275328 bytes · 82.4% of section data
MD5 cb4093469bf5c1b094065c7011fd9792
.rdata 230912 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 2360202862c676675c0f383d670c21f8
.data 72192 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 cd1496ba96b1e2f2337ffcfd906426df
.pdata 57856 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 a6c8acb784d0f554f6c45d24c0984503
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 32f8ebc500b66846b3e10f59a5066317
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b2b12e4091191f147810663306fc5557
malloc_h 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 80e71e39f013e0a706c90d12fd879c02
.rsrc 111104 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 211926b302f4ce1f694888244bb14d65
.reloc 8704 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 6516d9d7d383c317f0c87500bdc98230

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 AIDetect.12541ed (c:\windows\system32\tasks\Open Browser)

This report identifies opera.exe by MD5 e7d498cad1cdf8460344f924d908c361. 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 e7d498cad1cdf8460344f924d908c361.
  • 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.