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pinentry.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 db7cb522ba9806422da83fea9abc4bfa
Latest seen 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)
Size 77 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)
File hash
db7cb522ba9806422da83fea9abc4bfa
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 04:00:23 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (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

pinentry.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If pinentry.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.Downloader.

File Details

MD5: db7cb522ba9806422da83fea9abc4bfa
Size: 77 KB
First Published: 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

pinentry.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:

%sysdrive%\msys64\usr

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

Top country United States
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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 pinentry.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

pinentry.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000100400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 73728

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

.text 35328 bytes · 47.9% of section data
MD5 3c9affb97391e12283e07d9763d083ed
.data 1024 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 5a8f6e264abafe6324bc5bd5a202a5a9
.rdata 7168 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 0cab8c66ad44a62a0153327428753ada
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14da6afa6a78fe54f3ebf8c0b82996c8
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 698b7e3aee49293a22ea9bbe6f48d52e
.xdata 1536 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 02daeeaf1aaeca7837d74954c707f28c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4608 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 f9471bf1db9cfeb9afab3426e2aac865
.rsrc 21504 bytes · 29.2% of section data
MD5 9bd78c98ae0ed1dcc63c02d4459b0b0f
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 89deb9637e1fca9bc05436723580c374

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.Downloader

This report identifies pinentry.exe by MD5 db7cb522ba9806422da83fea9abc4bfa. 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 db7cb522ba9806422da83fea9abc4bfa.
  • 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.