GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

start.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 ceb3062fb11b67f90f884bbffc72bf8e
Latest seen 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
First seen 2026-01-29 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
Size 257 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
File hash
ceb3062fb11b67f90f884bbffc72bf8e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2026-01-29 23:01:03 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 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

start.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If start.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: ceb3062fb11b67f90f884bbffc72bf8e
Size: 257 KB
First Published: 2026-01-29 23:01:03 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-23 05:00:31 (4 days ago)

Detection screenshot

start.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:

%system%

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

Top country Argentina
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina 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 start.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

start.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 0x000037b0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 15
Raw data 229376

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

.text 12288 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 c3f27aec9f57549022756769fdca6b07
.data 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 db9986ad685fbe03af09f12b5ad10f2f
.rdata 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 b0ad1ff60f39a646ad754a9dabb76f27
/4 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7df85415a45fcf0453474c8412e2c07f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 2a227be6ab8426008d2c201b8c98e4b3
.rsrc 106496 bytes · 46.4% of section data
MD5 d1a8099b100f78310e909f5ab826649a
.reloc 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 3238ac3e8096ca659fee5bb0e60178a8
/14 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f1d3ac27dc9c273e5eb916b4deba3f2e
/29 45056 bytes · 19.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d1be0d77ccaa9c554216c5f21251269e
/41 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c7dc6efcedb510f41005d1128817896c
/55 12288 bytes · 5.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0727816005b6d8a3e1a276a94b3ab3f6
/67 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 06abef5812a5b74811455784b9d2df82
/78 16384 bytes · 7.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7ce4391cdfef47ec97cf280209856b0b
/89 4096 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ce3aa4a43f5f1f01b0eee12be553f1f9

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.Gen

This report identifies start.exe by MD5 ceb3062fb11b67f90f884bbffc72bf8e. 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 ceb3062fb11b67f90f884bbffc72bf8e.
  • 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.