GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
wsguard.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2026-03-06 23:00:30 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- c61793f80029136a77eafa8b04a43ece
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-01-17 23:39:30 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-06 23:00:30 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: Wiper Software. Product metadata: WiperSoft.
Signed by UAB "Kibernetinio saugumo sistemos". 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
wsguard.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WiperSoft. The reported company name is Wiper Software. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-06 23:00:30 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If wsguard.sys 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
| Product Name: | WiperSoft |
| Company Name: | Wiper Software |
| MD5: | c61793f80029136a77eafa8b04a43ece |
| Size: | 40 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-17 23:39:30 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-06 23:00:30 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-06 23:00:30 (2 months 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: | UAB "Kibernetinio saugumo sistemos" |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on wsguard.sys 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:
| %system% |
| %programfiles%\spywarrior |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\windows\system32 |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\program files\spywarrior |
ThreatInfo has observed wsguard.sys 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 wsguard.sys across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Pakistan with 15.4% 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 wsguard.sys is Windows 10 with 92.9% 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
wsguard.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
213f6cca707cbf54fb5e92840ccf158c
8f33a35430d12d348264bb5adce282fa
043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
27ce7c586993e59e1e7b39d7967ab7c2
c958c0723334d91359ed2cb6eceb52d4
f55eafa6791f703d27b844b6ca569b5d
0a5de3ee382febbee0e8327f5fc821ee
0cb1d6ee774734cc1b2a9fc0d2d144f0
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 wsguard.sys by MD5 c61793f80029136a77eafa8b04a43ece. It is part of the PUP 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.