GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WINZIP32.EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Packed. 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.Packed
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 10f94491c0c518e34d01c7edf67242ec
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed.
First seen 2018-04-27 13:03:02 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago).
Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L.. Product metadata: WinZip.
Signed by WinZip Computing. 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
WINZIP32.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L.. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago).
If WINZIP32.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.Packed.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinZip |
| Company Name: | WinZip Computing, S.L. |
| MD5: | 10f94491c0c518e34d01c7edf67242ec |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-04-27 13:03:02 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Packed (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-02-13 23:01:55 (a year 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: | WinZip Computing |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WINZIP32.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed WINZIP32.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 WINZIP32.EXE across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 54.5% 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 WINZIP32.EXE is Windows 7 with 54.5% 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.
Analysis
WINZIP32.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
203336bc5cda67e5fd0312fef1867d05
7b4b898b4d90d49c0e0eafc69f46a4b3
5fb6680a5d9c6928621cba6f2a886178
0b77595fe8d28f2786e5ecad770d1f8f
6197629f942bd0b497560b9ccd789e30
d321cbd9191202ebac1de3f5343dcb39
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.Packed
This report identifies WINZIP32.EXE by MD5 10f94491c0c518e34d01c7edf67242ec. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.