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simple_port_forwarding.exe threat report

Detected as Backdoor.Gen File reputation report
MD5 b7abaf389a791b2a3a783c3c2427c37b
Latest seen 2024-12-27 23:02:14 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 02:09:25 (8 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Product Setup Factory Runtime

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Detection name
Backdoor.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-12-27 23:02:14 (a year ago)
File hash
b7abaf389a791b2a3a783c3c2427c37b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Backdoor.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 02:09:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-27 23:02:14 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Setup Factory Runtime.

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.

File context

simple_port_forwarding.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Setup Factory Runtime. The current detection status is Backdoor.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-27 23:02:14 (a year ago).

If simple_port_forwarding.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 Backdoor.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: Setup Factory Runtime
MD5: b7abaf389a791b2a3a783c3c2427c37b
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2017-05-31 02:09:25 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-27 23:02:14 (a year ago)
Status: Backdoor.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-27 23:02:14 (a year ago)

Detection screenshot

simple_port_forwarding.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:

%desktop%\respaldo
%profile%\downloads\progpdf
%profile%\downloads
%profile%\downloads\programs
%desktop%\junho - 2017 backup
%desktop%\port forwarding
%profile%\downloads\cam
%profile%\desktop
%desktop%\provvisoria
%sysdrive%\1wirusy1

ThreatInfo has observed simple_port_forwarding.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.

File Names:

9 observed names
simple_port_forwarding_setup.exe simple_port_forwarding_setup_2.exe simple-port-forwarding-3-8-5-es-en-br-fr-de-it-win.exe A0027090.exe Simple Port Forwarding 3.8.5 PL wersja 32 i 64 bitowa.exe 14082-simple_port_forwarding_setup.exe simple port forwarding setup.exe simple_port_forwarding_setup_3.8.5.exe simple_port_forwarding.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen simple_port_forwarding.exe across 33 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 13.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 13.6% 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 57.5%
Windows 7 26.5%
Windows XP 10.5%
Windows 8 2.8%
Windows 8.1 2.2%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for simple_port_forwarding.exe is Windows 10 with 57.5% 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

simple_port_forwarding.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000029e1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 71168

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

.text 22528 bytes · 31.7% of section data
MD5 c76b9ce587690b8a39ba7840b7dd540c
.rdata 12288 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 e96aa4f970e6f6799910a72904df3100
.data 3072 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 e504fdbba062ee9bbd9ac425a4f5c0f5
.rsrc 28672 bytes · 40.3% of section data
MD5 cad462bcebf4216d8352ce2483f665ea
.reloc 4608 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 a88bdb6f651ecf67b1b3db4a2866ea4e

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 Backdoor.Gen

This report identifies simple_port_forwarding.exe by MD5 b7abaf389a791b2a3a783c3c2427c37b. 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 b7abaf389a791b2a3a783c3c2427c37b.
  • 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.