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ProduKey_1.8_x64.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Passview File reputation report
MD5 48aaff59c6c0042a86b8966905526e55
Latest seen 2021-01-15 09:47:26 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:22 (9 years ago)
Size 116 KB
Publisher NirSoft
Product ProduKey
Signed by Nir Sofer

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Detection name
PUP.Passview
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-15 09:47:26 (5 years ago)
File hash
48aaff59c6c0042a86b8966905526e55
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Passview, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 10:03:22 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 09:47:26 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: ProduKey.

Digital signature

Signed by Nir Sofer. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

ProduKey_1.8_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ProduKey. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is PUP.Passview, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 09:47:26 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ProduKey_1.8_x64.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 PUP.Passview.

Product Name: ProduKey
Company Name: NirSoft
MD5: 48aaff59c6c0042a86b8966905526e55
Size: 116 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 10:03:22 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-15 09:47:26 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Passview (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-15 09:47:26 (5 years ago)
ProduKey_1.8_x64.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: Nir Sofer
Status: Valid

The signature on ProduKey_1.8_x64.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.

%profile%\downloads\tools - software\produkey-x64
%desktop%\produkey-x64
%desktop%\tools\nirlauncher\nirsoft\x64
%profile%\desktop
%profile%\downloads\produkey-x64
%commonappdata%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\programas portáteis
%sysdrive%\check for viruses
%sysdrive%\systemprogramme\tuning\produkey (64 bit) auslesen

ThreatInfo has observed ProduKey_1.8_x64.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.

ProduKey.exe ProduKey-x64 (2).exe ProduKey-x64.exe produkey (2016_09_21 06_45_18 UTC).exe produkey (2017_04_17 18_23_49 UTC).exe $R5VFJTU.exe ProduKey x64.exe ProduKey_1.8_x64.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 75.7%
Windows 7 21.5%
Windows 8.1 2.8%

The most common operating system signal for ProduKey_1.8_x64.exe is Windows 10 with 75.7% 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.

ProduKey_1.8_x64.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 0x00013980
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 112128

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

.text 77824 bytes · 69.4% of section data
MD5 e98782d77822e5e7842dbf50a6ee3dcf
.rdata 16384 bytes · 14.6% of section data
MD5 c9e64b065945292f6ab089a64fd48e20
.data 1024 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 f21d396b180392f33cfb3c0c59c0d720
.pdata 3072 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 93a7dd76ae387cdb8c0633d20e9b91d6
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 12.3% of section data
MD5 42ceb02c1fd0c883f13b70afc05ca750

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 PUP.Passview

This report identifies ProduKey_1.8_x64.exe by MD5 48aaff59c6c0042a86b8966905526e55. It is part of the PUP 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 48aaff59c6c0042a86b8966905526e55.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.