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WebCompanion.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WebCompanion. 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
- PUP.WebCompanion
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-04-12 23:38:38 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- d895dde24c594c5ca5a66002f803f40a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebCompanion.
First seen 2017-05-22 03:01:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-12 23:38:38 (3 years ago).
Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada. 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
WebCompanion.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.WebCompanion, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-12 23:38:38 (3 years ago).
If WebCompanion.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 PUP.WebCompanion.
File Details
| MD5: | d895dde24c594c5ca5a66002f803f40a |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 03:01:25 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-12 23:38:38 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.WebCompanion (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-12 23:38:38 (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: | Lavasoft Software Canada |
| 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion\application |
| %temp%\webcompanion.zip\application |
| %sysdrive%\programme\lavasoft\web companion\application |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\yihgrhwisvihyfzyrzkalfpbenocmkgc\application |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\kixtkcfqdyqqnisibxllurvntudrpzim\application |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\tcadiplnkoeolhjfunhkumqfbtyoamxc\application |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ercddznwgbjxnrkebskvfxgdwlhizwyb\application |
| %programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\dsrtmplgpphivptmndczvjxqxczpbszl |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3411771950-3621870201-147647666-1001\$rducbz0.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.
Geography:
23 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 10.0% 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 WebCompanion.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 20790f0f-c471-49d8-b55a-cfb3299af042 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
64e5bfe955dec8e238701d2a803ccab9
6f54f6c7be0bf8c183f475efe417ad90
0583a9bd1d75b05d7093d1f3aa650950
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 PUP.WebCompanion
This report identifies WebCompanion.exe by MD5 d895dde24c594c5ca5a66002f803f40a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.