GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

toolspub1[1].exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.SmokeLoader File reputation report
MD5 37a28aea59f33a71dbeb4c0fa32d79d1
Latest seen 2023-06-04 23:30:14 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-05-08 23:07:27 (3 years ago)
Size 237 KB
Product WhereIsTall

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Detection name
Trojan.SmokeLoader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-06-04 23:30:14 (2 years ago)
File hash
37a28aea59f33a71dbeb4c0fa32d79d1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.SmokeLoader.

Timeline

First seen 2023-05-08 23:07:27 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-04 23:30:14 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: WhereIsTall.

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.

File context

toolspub1[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WhereIsTall. The current detection status is Trojan.SmokeLoader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-04 23:30:14 (2 years ago).

If toolspub1[1].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.SmokeLoader.

File Details

Product Name: WhereIsTall
MD5: 37a28aea59f33a71dbeb4c0fa32d79d1
Size: 237 KB
First Published: 2023-05-08 23:07:27 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-04 23:30:14 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.SmokeLoader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-04 23:30:14 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

toolspub1[1].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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie
%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed toolspub1[1].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.

Geography:

2 observed countries
50.0%
50.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for toolspub1[1].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

toolspub1[1].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 0x00008955
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 241664

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

.text 87040 bytes · 36.0% of section data
MD5 c5c85190d822a09404b4e688baa44392
.data 86528 bytes · 35.8% of section data
MD5 bcbc06e12e8c8070962d9cb02d3f7740
.woh 6144 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ff1ce2018aa17fe600fca636b126dbe4
.rsrc 61952 bytes · 25.6% of section data
MD5 2bc41bab7ef005b0ead4d4b782b8aea6

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.SmokeLoader

This report identifies toolspub1[1].exe by MD5 37a28aea59f33a71dbeb4c0fa32d79d1. 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 37a28aea59f33a71dbeb4c0fa32d79d1.
  • 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.