GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
w64.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.YTAdBlock. 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
- Adware.YTAdBlock
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 9a8798de1a529322ec2fd939756f75a8
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.YTAdBlock.
First seen 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 years ago).
Signed by Adobe Inc.. 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.
File context
w64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.YTAdBlock, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 years ago).
If w64.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 Adware.YTAdBlock.
File Details
| MD5: | 9a8798de1a529322ec2fd939756f75a8 |
| Size: | 104 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.YTAdBlock (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-11-04 23:44:29 (3 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: | Adobe Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on w64.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:
| %programfiles%\allegorithmic\adobe substance 3d designer\plugins\pythonsdk\lib\site-packages\pip\_vendor |
ThreatInfo has observed w64.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 w64.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 France 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 w64.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
w64.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.
352d5cafd48aef57d70846c1c12f1df9
bd2a5e29ecccc3c489039f24cfb82201
60e7be8d98222920a77e56134b630eca
3ecb2718f7c3911002f1bfd8d47d29a6
21d790f2ae13f2cc6c8428de670be79f
b8b3b8f9bbc7dc17a3ad69e3434da29e
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 Adware.YTAdBlock
This report identifies w64.exe by MD5 9a8798de1a529322ec2fd939756f75a8. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.