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watchgnupg.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 b5923d77be7d85307d136e59c3832769
Latest seen 2026-05-24 09:00:20 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 07:00:53 (3 days ago)
Size 18 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
b5923d77be7d85307d136e59c3832769
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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

watchgnupg.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 watchgnupg.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: b5923d77be7d85307d136e59c3832769
Size: 18 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

watchgnupg.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 watchgnupg.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 watchgnupg.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 watchgnupg.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

watchgnupg.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 16384

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

.text 7168 bytes · 43.8% of section data
MD5 9a165c4cfa494f18813a0912e1fb7af3
.data 512 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rdata 3072 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 cb8264d734a93084d5a6ab1de09a046e
.buildid 512 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 af24da1fbeccccca2806872b2d0e6ce3
.pdata 512 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 6cceefe0e422101b7ed3fec02cf10d22
.xdata 512 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2f1b74c4c309072e6f7ae30fa58beedd
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2048 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 918ccb367055202c482091061e6c809d
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 9.4% of section data
MD5 7d65282712bff0df392e00a0a6836b2a
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 080de610422b2927ad3e567203a4362e

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 watchgnupg.exe by MD5 b5923d77be7d85307d136e59c3832769. 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 b5923d77be7d85307d136e59c3832769.
  • 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.