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winnet.exe threat report

Detected as Virtool.NetTool File reputation report
MD5 b8aef3128e68509d30f686d72b1d0f51
Latest seen 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
Size 6 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virtool.NetTool. 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
Virtool.NetTool
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
File hash
b8aef3128e68509d30f686d72b1d0f51
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virtool.NetTool, part of the Virtool threat category.

Category context

Virus tools and malware utilities used for modification, loading, or abuse. Related Virtool reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week 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 Virtool category for related samples and common context.

File context

winnet.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Virtool.NetTool, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virtool reports for broader family-level investigation.

If winnet.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 Virtool.NetTool.

File Details

MD5: b8aef3128e68509d30f686d72b1d0f51
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
Status: Virtool.NetTool (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

winnet.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:

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed winnet.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 winnet.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for winnet.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

winnet.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 0x000013f0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 6906368

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

.text 5067264 bytes · 73.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 c6ca660ba43f60504775f8475b35fcd4
.data 37376 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 2e63709bbee877fc87477f317b44b9b2
.rdata 1098240 bytes · 15.9% of section data
MD5 79a2a94e8cc4f59460c2a4145fe45340
.pdata 257024 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 c472b3acc1a1ecd5fb4e151182dfb7f7
.xdata 388096 bytes · 5.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9bceb20ee74788a6a945344f64c534bc
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 13824 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 47f573867393ab6192762f1f63e7d3d5
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 aa0ee0b69e4e0d0af4a94e442d322b06
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 89936e4b3c65c04bbced8fdddd687769
.reloc 41472 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 14770b4fe7b4985cf8d08cb5661abdc5

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 Virtool.NetTool

This report identifies winnet.exe by MD5 b8aef3128e68509d30f686d72b1d0f51. It is part of the Virtool 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 b8aef3128e68509d30f686d72b1d0f51.
  • 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 Virtool category to compare similar reports.