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vuescan.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-16 15:01:08 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- da34866dee740ba92ce12378802e2132
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 15:01:08 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Hamrick Software. Product metadata: VueScan 9.8.54.
Signed by Hamrick Software. 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
vuescan.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VueScan 9.8.54. The reported company name is Hamrick Software. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 15:01:08 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If vuescan.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | VueScan 9.8.54 |
| Company Name: | Hamrick Software |
| MD5: | da34866dee740ba92ce12378802e2132 |
| Size: | 106 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-16 15:01:08 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-16 15:01:08 (2 weeks 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: | Hamrick Software |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on vuescan.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:
| %profile%\downloads\vuescan pro 9.8.54 (x64)\vuescan pro 9.8.54 (x64)\app |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed vuescan.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 vuescan.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 Spain 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 vuescan.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
vuescan.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
8f3989da4b281106ddb4377c1e04c7a0
27a2ef37b8962f14ff47cb36cbb21132
1a1c67833a9bc2e60c865d6114ebc3cd
4bd2098db658a30ae625e1c3e7bde98e
c80f5ad8c6db4a1e2b9997f13ac79e9c
9c4c0733ae90c588c8373cd29c5a6e2d
0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
33de8d6cb6c4e10eaee2f251d6943aba
bdb98d364278ebfd1151685875696b4c
0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
753395c70cdefd98d5a9aaa307a45739
8bf9949476deb457b84ff8156dcae6cb
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.Heur!
This report identifies vuescan.exe by MD5 da34866dee740ba92ce12378802e2132. 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.