GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

qjs.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SProtect File reputation report
MD5 747280129002acc29c572d477d52824d
Latest seen 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago)
First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago)
Size 920 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SProtect. 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
Adware.SProtect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago)
File hash
747280129002acc29c572d477d52824d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SProtect, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

qjs.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.SProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If qjs.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 Adware.SProtect.

File Details

MD5: 747280129002acc29c572d477d52824d
Size: 920 KB
First Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.SProtect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-09 23:01:14 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

qjs.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:

%commonappdata%\yt helper\yt downloader

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

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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 qjs.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

qjs.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 0x00001500
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 941056

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

.text 762368 bytes · 81.0% of section data
MD5 d621a1e6b226af6ced9f62bde7e13fb9
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4810d201595cb052c8e7681a106f5f17
.rdata 135680 bytes · 14.4% of section data
MD5 ecc139ffb8ed9d979166de4b470dc1db
.pdata 15360 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 b5403cdbb55db8d4d0098126ccbe0c28
.xdata 19968 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6ce3b6636841167a1786c6718f5b1067
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 6144 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 712f0457cec63f4927fc9dd790c7dd5e
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 2103e99238a7529593f65fb338fe0bdf
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 796629e92e809dc995299224944b0076

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 Adware.SProtect

This report identifies qjs.exe by MD5 747280129002acc29c572d477d52824d. It is part of the Adware 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 747280129002acc29c572d477d52824d.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.