GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

winws.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 8c624e64742bc19447d52f61edec52db
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2024-10-18 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
Size 234 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
8c624e64742bc19447d52f61edec52db
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-18 23:02:01 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks 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.

File context

winws.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago).

If winws.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 General Threat.

File Details

MD5: 8c624e64742bc19447d52f61edec52db
Size: 234 KB
First Published: 2024-10-18 23:02:01 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

winws.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\zapret_build-main.7z\zapret_build-main\zapret\blockcheck\zapret
%profile%\downloads\zapret_build-main.7z\zapret_build-main\zapret
%desktop%\gggg
%sysdrive%\programportable\zapret
%sysdrive%\game\bda
%profile%\downloads\zapret-discord-youtube-1.2.0.zip\zapret-discord-youtube-1.2.0
%profile%\downloads\telegram desktop\zapret-discord-youtube-1.3.0.rar
%desktop%\alive
%profile%\downloads\zapret-discord-youtube-1.3.0.rar
%desktop%\zapret-discord-youtube-1.4.0

ThreatInfo has observed winws.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 winws.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russia
Share 93.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russia with 93.2% 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 winws.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

winws.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 238416

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

.text 128000 bytes · 53.7% of section data
MD5 f0271f6695f561c2508628d181234b32
.data 2560 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 e0b584eb70ad19e7ab702d2f77ca031e
.rdata 87040 bytes · 36.5% of section data
MD5 99856669803cc728c12383cd75235e96
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 304305f9c841603e7f247d51681812e4
.pdata 4096 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 9f7d1bddb65b47011bff7a2af2e64993
.xdata 4096 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 381378d73f6b3d170950ea3b16ecc8f2
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4608 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 14674f5f46c28756735fba7c9ca12211
.rsrc 6992 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 695e8d48af459cd5fa095468363cb9af
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 83bae9d1aba7ec7be29831890aed4769

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 General Threat

This report identifies winws.exe by MD5 8c624e64742bc19447d52f61edec52db. 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 8c624e64742bc19447d52f61edec52db.
  • 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.