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plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 419e22f57bfca9a59c4e26fd2b21ffb6
Latest seen 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher Plutonium Project
Signed by Plutonium Project

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago)
File hash
419e22f57bfca9a59c4e26fd2b21ffb6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Plutonium Project. Product metadata: Plutonium Bootstrapper.

Digital signature

Signed by Plutonium Project. 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Plutonium Bootstrapper. The reported company name is Plutonium Project. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.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!.

Product Name: Plutonium Bootstrapper
Company Name: Plutonium Project
MD5: 419e22f57bfca9a59c4e26fd2b21ffb6
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-20 20:36:16 (4 years ago)
plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.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.

Signed By: Plutonium Project
Status: Valid

The signature on plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.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.

%localappdata%\plutonium

ThreatInfo has observed plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.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.

plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x20eb8058
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 10707968

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

.payload 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.cld 406528 bytes · 3.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2b6bce5a1aa62214722d062322a747e9
.clr 1250304 bytes · 11.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cbda50130a8c3c7a1007f9ba57f586b1
.main 4219392 bytes · 39.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f760babefad848fc73fe7199109ce8bf
.rsrc 33792 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 46e9f4e1497f09e74cddcb0c9e6bbacb
.edata 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 daeeb5e5b9e1f45eacb7d8d59b149877
.idata 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5404f740ebd9cf7a78ab0a8de403f142
.tls 74752 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 3a31022e80c097d66926a91903700fa2
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 4719616 bytes · 44.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0e65a52dde55d4a88028dcc800034af2

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 plutonium-bootstrapper-win32.exe by MD5 419e22f57bfca9a59c4e26fd2b21ffb6. 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 419e22f57bfca9a59c4e26fd2b21ffb6.
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