gwebsock.exe threat report

MD5 76a594d3613c17456fc76336b1cdb0f1
Latest seen 2023-06-11 23:01:50 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-11-16 15:03:34 (8 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Publisher PC Tools
Product CPU utility

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.CoinMiner. 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.CoinMiner
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-06-11 23:01:50 (2 years ago)
File hash
76a594d3613c17456fc76336b1cdb0f1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.CoinMiner.

Timeline

First seen 2017-11-16 15:03:34 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-11 23:01:50 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Tools. Product metadata: CPU utility.

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. 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.

gwebsock.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with CPU utility. The reported company name is PC Tools. The current detection status is Trojan.CoinMiner, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-11 23:01:50 (2 years ago).

If gwebsock.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.CoinMiner.

Product Name: CPU utility
Company Name: PC Tools
MD5: 76a594d3613c17456fc76336b1cdb0f1
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2017-11-16 15:03:34 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-11 23:01:50 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.CoinMiner (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-11 23:01:50 (2 years ago)
gwebsock.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.

%sysdrive%\applications
%sysdrive%\winsys
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2429632578-1953995673-3310169810-1000\$rqhefns
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-375561814-1243383347-3664961121-1001
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3913015705-1624255457-2250760176-1001
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1397371187-3726398019-3432806024-1001
%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed gwebsock.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.

websock.exe
sysConfig.bat
websock.exe.quarantined
trz93E2.tmp
WEBSOCK.del
sysConfig_7233c8bc.bat
websock_76be29cb.exe
websock_7233c8bc.exe
trzA0B7.tmp
websock.exe.vir
trzA6EC.tmp
securedisk.exe
trzFD91.tmp
trz1CAA.tmp
$R4VCBDM.exe
$R7RZQHI.exe
$RN28M4D.exe
syslog.bat
websock.exe.infected
xwebsock.exe
websock.123
$R7MEUZ7.exe
securedisk.exe.quarantined
$RT4WH0L.exe
$RXKY4V2.exe
$RWMX3AS.exe
websock.exe.q_Quarantine_4F16C74_q
websock.exe.q_Quarantine_4F16C74_q.old
trzA3AD.tmp
WEBSOCK.EXE.del
SECUREDISK.del
gwebsock.exe

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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 15.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 55.0%
Windows 7 33.7%
Windows 8.1 10.0%
Windows 8 1.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%
Windows Vista 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for gwebsock.exe is Windows 10 with 55.0% 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.

gwebsock.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x0001571c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 325120 c9f3b5f21cd15b354273f75a4000ba7a
.rdata 95232 f029986e32cd068fdcc2c0e7a983fe27
.data 7168 2286618f56b1451aa0a19d61588f086e
.pdata 15360 acc5f6470ea6740b3be9691a93289fd3
.rsrc 7183360 ea8812f138f294d6333a5609e8b23af5
.reloc 2560 187fd113a133ec5a1f45762fb270b31e

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.

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