wqm.exe threat report

MD5 3aec8453f4bb3b0005eda4b16f4b97ff
Latest seen 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher vrBrothers.com

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.DealPly. 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.DealPly
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago)
File hash
3aec8453f4bb3b0005eda4b16f4b97ff
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.DealPly.

Timeline

First seen 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: vrBrothers.com. Product metadata: Web Quick Macro .

Digital signature

Signed by 福州创意嘉和软件有限公司. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

wqm.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Web Quick Macro . The reported company name is vrBrothers.com. The current detection status is PUP.DealPly, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago).

If wqm.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.DealPly.

Product Name: Web Quick Macro
Company Name: vrBrothers.com
MD5: 3aec8453f4bb3b0005eda4b16f4b97ff
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.DealPly (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-12-02 23:01:06 (a year ago)
wqm.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.

Signed By: 福州创意嘉和软件有限公司
Status: Valid

The signature on wqm.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.

%sysdrive%\user\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed wqm.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for wqm.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.

wqm.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00055b29

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 2530816 5cef25ac87829a4b2ccd6fa7d1afaf68
.rdata 414720 57208a8356923ab6c7f8ae94cf2439d7
.data 31232 aa7d35e4d5208ad96d2da8130b5b4625
.rsrc 847872 1d6fa6f062d1a9fa2a4f4ebc0ca4ced1

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.

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