GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
sihost64.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-11-25 23:13:01 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-12 23:16:39 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com. Product metadata: Process Explorer.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
sihost64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Process Explorer. The reported company name is Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-12 23:16:39 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If sihost64.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 Ransom.Sabsik.
File Details
| Product Name: | Process Explorer |
| Company Name: | Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com |
| MD5: | 933c5b97a3e7348e9fd23545618b6a30 |
| Size: | 33 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-11-25 23:13:01 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-12 23:16:39 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-12 23:16:39 (3 years ago) |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen sihost64.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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:
The most common operating system signal for sihost64.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
sihost64.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | fc3767b6-30e5-4e0c-94f1-ea81b462d3ac |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
13852746df76d5beb7adfb873782eede
ba1a51c546597b8fdcb7d0154e4ab651
c0e86fba4b039ec62c7b2d901200dff9
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 Ransom.Sabsik
This report identifies sihost64.exe by MD5 933c5b97a3e7348e9fd23545618b6a30. It is part of the Ransom 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.