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uninstaller.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- e097c23d2d874c3d8caa7e35bbf6bae1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. Product metadata: Avira Phantom VPN.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
uninstaller.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Phantom VPN. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If uninstaller.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Avira Phantom VPN |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
| MD5: | e097c23d2d874c3d8caa7e35bbf6bae1 |
| Size: | 249 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-11-26 23:01:00 (2 years 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: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on uninstaller.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\avira |
ThreatInfo has observed uninstaller.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 uninstaller.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% 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 uninstaller.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
uninstaller.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
c3db412a38f3960c44c292549b21be26
ff2238780ac4c7099d13c72f0663eda0
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d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
a05d791c82e048a3c21f801218c64ed4
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.Gen
This report identifies uninstaller.exe by MD5 e097c23d2d874c3d8caa7e35bbf6bae1. 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.