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penguins-WT.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 3f9e4a8db07510500321d2564374b17e
Latest seen 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher WildTangent, Inc.
Signed by WildTangent Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
File hash
3f9e4a8db07510500321d2564374b17e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WildTangent, Inc..

Digital signature

Signed by WildTangent Inc.. 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

penguins-WT.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is WildTangent, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago).

If penguins-WT.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!.

File Details

Company Name: WildTangent, Inc.
MD5: 3f9e4a8db07510500321d2564374b17e
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-08-27 23:01:56 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

penguins-WT.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: WildTangent Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on penguins-WT.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:

%sysdrive%\8t master backup\hp pavilion backup 2011\program files\hp games

ThreatInfo has observed penguins-WT.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 penguins-WT.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

penguins-WT.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 0x000399fe
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 643072

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

.text 405504 bytes · 63.1% of section data
MD5 e82292d4485fbb2f0a2a018257457d05
.pecode 45056 bytes · 7.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8a900fe4735a62f17a0db525804ca6d9
.pccode 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 03f9301e7bb4c85b3b7309acce570770
.rdata 118784 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 c864d8e8cf84e8c7c556ea93da20cd67
.data 16384 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 992a4f607461809619a5c0e5c1144d8a
.phs 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a2d43f5801a63bb93aa322c47161e69d
.rsrc 49152 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 cf7008c8bbed0f69c7f117e0fe811d72

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 penguins-WT.exe by MD5 3f9e4a8db07510500321d2564374b17e. 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 3f9e4a8db07510500321d2564374b17e.
  • 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.