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sparse.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 1c6cd3453847f4aa10211043e38a6d6f
Latest seen 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
Size 28 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
File hash
1c6cd3453847f4aa10211043e38a6d6f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

sparse.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If sparse.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.Heur!.

File Details

MD5: 1c6cd3453847f4aa10211043e38a6d6f
Size: 28 KB
First Published: 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 12:01:00 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

sparse.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:

%programfiles%\mikoforce\xiaomirecoverysideload\etc

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

Top country Myanmar
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Myanmar 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 sparse.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

sparse.exe is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00007000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 27648

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

.text 5120 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 202827f53806877bc3e9207d2196e6d6
.rdata 3584 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 d15886dc1024e8600d6f39751e5c6cee
.data 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 ab452ed4cf0d362660070836493b1864
.rsrc 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 4dde323af9808a00b376d6895922dc1f
.reloc 1024 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 cb0149dacdd9065099411c5f14a3d26b
Ús/£u’ 16896 bytes · 61.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2bd428c13b6b9004bf44acf001448e0c

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.Heur!

This report identifies sparse.exe by MD5 1c6cd3453847f4aa10211043e38a6d6f. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1c6cd3453847f4aa10211043e38a6d6f.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.