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path_scanner.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Kryptik File reputation report
MD5 2b07a0561b77c0ce9c59c1a92fe05aea
Latest seen 2026-05-24 19:00:38 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-17 03:00:40 (2 weeks ago)
Size 12 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Kryptik. 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.Kryptik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 19:00:38 (3 days ago)
File hash
2b07a0561b77c0ce9c59c1a92fe05aea
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Kryptik, 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 2026-05-17 03:00:40 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 19:00:38 (3 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

path_scanner.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Kryptik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 19:00:38 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If path_scanner.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.Kryptik.

File Details

MD5: 2b07a0561b77c0ce9c59c1a92fe05aea
Size: 12 MB
First Published: 2026-05-17 03:00:40 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 19:00:38 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Kryptik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 19:00:38 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

path_scanner.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%

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

Top country Uruguay
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Uruguay 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 path_scanner.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

path_scanner.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 0x0000c380
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 518656

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

.text 178688 bytes · 34.5% of section data
MD5 6d644ec07349d1b7351e734f7b04810a
.rdata 76800 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 38ee39ca7632a31f000a69d74b330066
.data 3584 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 00758321c33e3c09a8243e456b9d5dd5
.pdata 9216 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 3990af19e92fb26a3d66e33c73f15c04
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 247808 bytes · 47.8% of section data
MD5 732fbf1e49e127f1a8a2fd8e77ff267d
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 8f4ea7da830ab1e489c40c02cebb698d

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.Kryptik

This report identifies path_scanner.exe by MD5 2b07a0561b77c0ce9c59c1a92fe05aea. 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 2b07a0561b77c0ce9c59c1a92fe05aea.
  • 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.