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WebCompanion.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 32125f3424364c42d12ca13dc3aa7d2e
Latest seen 2023-04-27 23:14:27 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 02:08:29 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by Lavasoft Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 02:08:29 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-27 23:14:27 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Lavasoft Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

WebCompanion.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-27 23:14:27 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

MD5: 32125f3424364c42d12ca13dc3aa7d2e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-31 02:08:29 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-27 23:14:27 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-27 23:14:27 (3 years ago)
Signed By: Lavasoft Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on WebCompanion.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.

%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion\application
%profile%\oki\local settings\temp\webcompanion.zip\application
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%temp%\webcompanion.zip

ThreatInfo has observed WebCompanion.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.

Windows 10 37.5%
Windows 7 31.3%
Windows 8.1 18.8%
Windows 8 6.3%
Windows XP 6.3%

The most common operating system signal for WebCompanion.exe is Windows 10 with 37.5% 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.

WebCompanion.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0015cf95
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: c4ed8b5d-aa54-42bc-962a-39196ecbff28

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 1451008

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

.text 1421312 bytes · 98.0% of section data
MD5 51fc1a56bb666e8f898f4c694b7d9011
.rsrc 29184 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 aeae2142b9f823a746e877ecd18e810b
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e8dbcce2726f05436adcd7770850db89

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 32125f3424364c42d12ca13dc3aa7d2e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.