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svchost.exb file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 440684c4f823aae2cc587363f9c477a6
Latest seen 2021-01-10 14:59:39 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-14 21:06:47 (8 years ago)
Size 47 KB
Signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-14 21:06:47 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 14:59:39 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

svchost.exb is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 14:59:39 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

MD5: 440684c4f823aae2cc587363f9c477a6
Size: 47 KB
First Published: 2017-10-14 21:06:47 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-10 14:59:39 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-10 14:59:39 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Microsoft Windows Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on svchost.exb 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:

%windir%\system32
%system%
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-02-06_1631
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-04-04_2322
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-04-11_1700
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-04-04_2027
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2020-08-24_1822
%sysdrive%\zv\noexp
%commonappdata%\net protector\nposfile\2018-06-09_2308

ThreatInfo has observed svchost.exb 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:

2 observed names
svchost.exe svchost.exb

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 svchost.exb across 77 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 17.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 17.1% 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 99.8%
Windows 8.1 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for svchost.exb is Windows 10 with 99.8% 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

svchost.exb is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000042b0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 38400

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

.text 19456 bytes · 50.7% of section data
MD5 cf091fb5c860da2a92d68405c8b84988
.rdata 13312 bytes · 34.7% of section data
MD5 eb2cbef3a58b890f9bb4cc5418517b1b
.data 512 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 88e0586fe92eb9f0d2b27e44e335d60d
.pdata 1536 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 0fb44a9e032e29586e1298c76ce3eeed
.didat 512 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 436c64324e8c487ee4cb3722a1019818
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 0225438d460042b7106c2469bd11298f
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 79eda43d511021820393ee6a90e2ed30

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

This hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 440684c4f823aae2cc587363f9c477a6.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.