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startup.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.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
- 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 3722d94fb31f4479b1b2926b7f956d92
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 years ago).
Signed by AO Kaspersky Lab. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
startup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Kaspersky. The reported company name is Kaspersky. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If startup.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
| Product Name: | Kaspersky |
| Company Name: | Kaspersky |
| MD5: | 3722d94fb31f4479b1b2926b7f956d92 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-07-23 23:01:26 (2 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | AO Kaspersky Lab |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on startup.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\datos\usuario |
ThreatInfo has observed startup.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 startup.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 Colombia 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 startup.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
startup.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.
2d6904615881e96dcb93014804bd49b6
97af995d70dfc0f2dd6fba1a6136f164
051556d8bd60d23f4c90881be4f46a57
f510d58f401e1d9c956a45aaaa69ce80
900526626983b1487c853e57d9e14625
613ef4ecef07ccb6eb8dc2e4bf9b2c69
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 startup.exe by MD5 3722d94fb31f4479b1b2926b7f956d92. 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.