GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

winsvc.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 1980915f85af37ca9af82dd1de0c72eb
Latest seen 2026-05-21 15:00:54 (6 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
Size 33 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 15:00:54 (6 days ago)
File hash
1980915f85af37ca9af82dd1de0c72eb
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 15:00:54 (6 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

winsvc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 15:00:54 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If winsvc.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 1980915f85af37ca9af82dd1de0c72eb
Size: 33 MB
First Published: 2026-05-18 12:00:28 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 15:00:54 (6 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 15:00:54 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

winsvc.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 winsvc.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 winsvc.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 winsvc.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

winsvc.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000014c0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 34980864

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

.text 21469696 bytes · 61.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 336d0675ffec742ef353b56db0c64adb
.data 3149824 bytes · 9.0% of section data
MD5 1aa29e9ba43d75d60d451e1121805668
.rdata 10178048 bytes · 29.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 87eefd6e65afe337acf3e0dc2c9a060d
.pdata 74240 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 c11fed94bf1e05042a767840b9c23894
.xdata 88576 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ed730dfe7f7292b6505962948707168a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 18432 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0181a740af1d29e4862e5cd6ffaf9f69
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 89a4516c5bf82a6161fd175c778c4cd3
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 79105c5d5c17f754f1f0214e6f19845a

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.Gen

This report identifies winsvc.exe by MD5 1980915f85af37ca9af82dd1de0c72eb. 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 1980915f85af37ca9af82dd1de0c72eb.
  • 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.