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system32.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 fa5acb17cd9c90d0f765cada71194c7d
Latest seen 2021-02-13 04:26:32 (5 years ago)
First seen 2019-05-04 16:31:16 (7 years ago)
Size 122 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-13 04:26:32 (5 years ago)
File hash
fa5acb17cd9c90d0f765cada71194c7d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, 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 2019-05-04 16:31:16 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-13 04:26:32 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: WindowsFormsApplication1.

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.

system32.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WindowsFormsApplication1. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-13 04:26:32 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If system32.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.Agent.

Product Name: WindowsFormsApplication1
MD5: fa5acb17cd9c90d0f765cada71194c7d
Size: 122 KB
First Published: 2019-05-04 16:31:16 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-13 04:26:32 (5 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-13 04:26:32 (5 years ago)
system32.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.

%tasks%
%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed system32.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 7 88.9%
Windows 8.1 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for system32.exe is Windows 7 with 88.9% 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.

system32.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00012b4e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: fe3f7dbb-61dd-4f58-a33d-74e186514b2a
Typelib ID: 72e49479-029f-463c-8b3e-45fd7b43cf5f

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 124928

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

.text 68608 bytes · 54.9% of section data
MD5 22ab606ee30aff48766ca6c12eb2654b
.rsrc 55808 bytes · 44.7% of section data
MD5 88913c4ad3d22c58be3903f31d34be33
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 8e1b11e7cf687f33e5db36ea6d380731

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.Agent

This report identifies system32.exe by MD5 fa5acb17cd9c90d0f765cada71194c7d. 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 fa5acb17cd9c90d0f765cada71194c7d.
  • 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.