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tzset.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 9eddb6a55efb126a86b10370cc7a91b1
Latest seen 2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 07:00:53 (3 days ago)
Size 62 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago)
File hash
9eddb6a55efb126a86b10370cc7a91b1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2026-05-24 07:00:53 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago).

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.

File context

tzset.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If tzset.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.Downloader.

File Details

MD5: 9eddb6a55efb126a86b10370cc7a91b1
Size: 62 KB
First Published: 2026-05-24 07:00:53 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

tzset.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:

%profile%\downloads\portablegit\usr
%programfiles%\git\usr

ThreatInfo has observed tzset.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 tzset.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 66.7% 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 tzset.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

tzset.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000100400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 49152

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

.text 2560 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 986435e0ae3da43f5a466cda13784b2c
.data 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 ff5ccb0ba431753c87d57c64f24bdaca
.rdata 37888 bytes · 77.1% of section data
MD5 1cf68014307abcff478a77137fcf9f31
.buildid 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b9f3064979dc2a964d4323c48b8cec3
.pdata 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 1865d587d105793cfda469a6941f4aa2
.xdata 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fe0bbf4f783fadbf2a3f3a5f3a7e585a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 1536 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 6a29995a50a10051bbb4ee65d4e11f51
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 08d63de6c16dc89e1209ee48225e35df
.reloc 3584 bytes · 7.3% of section data
MD5 e91ba4d416acc7d3d10c39de280a9444

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.Downloader

This report identifies tzset.exe by MD5 9eddb6a55efb126a86b10370cc7a91b1. 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 9eddb6a55efb126a86b10370cc7a91b1.
  • 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.