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svchost.exe threat report

Detected as Possible Threat File reputation report
MD5 6b79aec4d300c37e3ad053b220ca5f49
Latest seen 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
Size 422 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation

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Detection name
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
File hash
6b79aec4d300c37e3ad053b220ca5f49
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel Driver & Support Assistant.

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.

svchost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel Driver & Support Assistant. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago).

If svchost.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 Possible Threat.

Product Name: Intel Driver & Support Assistant
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 6b79aec4d300c37e3ad053b220ca5f49
Size: 422 KB
First Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-02 23:01:11 (3 weeks ago)
svchost.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.

%appdata%\microsoft

ThreatInfo has observed svchost.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for svchost.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.

svchost.exe 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 0x00002518
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 431104

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

.text 58368 bytes · 13.5% of section data
MD5 b284875c27ce264429e852ce7ebf3c6b
.rdata 39936 bytes · 9.3% of section data
MD5 024554e66610be4b2b31d5fdd7adc3de
.data 3072 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 186d0faee293bfecc4165e2f1e99fae2
.pdata 4096 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 67a2e79ca800dab6f9d5c05a0bfcd69c
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 323072 bytes · 74.9% of section data
MD5 48438e305204179a0eda0313991392d1
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 f034a900c231e9d03dadfb6b669edadd

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 Possible Threat

This report identifies svchost.exe by MD5 6b79aec4d300c37e3ad053b220ca5f49. 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 6b79aec4d300c37e3ad053b220ca5f49.
  • 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.