GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
smartplug.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Agent. 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
- Trojan.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-09-04 20:56:56 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 40f211877eb742b0b2977b9efb5d9bbe
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-08-22 20:32:48 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-04 20:56:56 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: GH Software LTDA (https://www.plagius.com)pFFileDescriptionNative Plagius Securi. Product metadata: Smart Plagius - Plagiarism Detector (Detector de Plбgio) Helper8ProductVersion1.3.2.58DVarFileInfo$TranslationЉҰ㼼.
ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
smartplug.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smart Plagius - Plagiarism Detector (Detector de Plбgio) Helper8ProductVersion1.3.2.58DVarFileInfo$TranslationЉҰ㼼. The reported company name is GH Software LTDA (https://www.plagius.com)pFFileDescriptionNative Plagius Securi. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-04 20:56:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If smartplug.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.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | Smart Plagius - Plagiarism Detector (Detector de Plбgio) Helper8ProductVersion1.3.2.58DVarFileInfo$TranslationЉҰ㼼 |
| Company Name: | GH Software LTDA (https://www.plagius.com)pFFileDescriptionNative Plagius Securi |
| MD5: | 40f211877eb742b0b2977b9efb5d9bbe |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-08-22 20:32:48 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-09-04 20:56:56 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-09-04 20:56:56 (4 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.
Common Places:
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed smartplug.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 smartplug.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 Nepal 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 smartplug.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
smartplug.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3ea59f98927bf129e13c06d261a018c7
2a1fb3fb7e1b4f7a4c4413192bdbc76d
8d1a9a4af60224e218f541b7ed51cc27
db1347d9bdc833ffcf284513c38dbc74
e5fb8da6b3fcd474f52c654820a0fe6d
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.Agent
This report identifies smartplug.exe by MD5 40f211877eb742b0b2977b9efb5d9bbe. 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.