GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
tar.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.SuspiciousFile. 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
- Risk.SuspiciousFile
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-21 05:00:29 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 5ea8160d950921000342de9b78945cbd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.SuspiciousFile, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-17 15:00:20 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 05:00:29 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.
Signed by Microsoft Windows Third Party Application Component. 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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
tar.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Risk.SuspiciousFile, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 05:00:29 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If tar.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 Risk.SuspiciousFile.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 5ea8160d950921000342de9b78945cbd |
| Size: | 56 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-17 15:00:20 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-21 05:00:29 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Risk.SuspiciousFile (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-21 05:00:29 (a week 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: | Microsoft Windows Third Party Application Component |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on tar.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:
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed tar.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 tar.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 tar.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
tar.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3b57798f76572105cff4ec810ca18caa
64cccb08b4f8046ae13b77f83c563db2
5036a76846d425a54da75e2cdb9d99e4
05ff71c70d841aa5ffada8426c864330
a624c8e03c1a40ff14b8f7c8c244029f
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 Risk.SuspiciousFile
This report identifies tar.exe by MD5 5ea8160d950921000342de9b78945cbd. It is part of the Risk 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.