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wzsus18.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite File reputation report
MD5 61ed8768f727632c554fc680ee28ebf9
Latest seen 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
Size 13 MB
Publisher WinZip

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite. 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.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
61ed8768f727632c554fc680ee28ebf9
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WinZip . Product metadata: WinZip System Utilities Suite .

Digital signature

Signed by WinZip Computing LLC. 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.

wzsus18.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Utilities Suite . The reported company name is WinZip . The current detection status is PUP.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago).

If wzsus18.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.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite.

Product Name: WinZip System Utilities Suite
Company Name: WinZip
MD5: 61ed8768f727632c554fc680ee28ebf9
Size: 13 MB
First Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
Status: PUP.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-09 23:01:16 (2 weeks ago)
wzsus18.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: WinZip Computing LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on wzsus18.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%\van usbstick

ThreatInfo has observed wzsus18.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for wzsus18.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.

wzsus18.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00016478
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 150528

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

.text 82944 bytes · 55.1% of section data
MD5 c9bb3afc1ceaaa31127ccfa204c657ef
.itext 3072 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1ba5adf2e1058c0460dcc814ba86fb32
.data 3584 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 d5b22eff9e08edaa95f493c1a71158c0
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 b47eaca4c149ee829de76a342b5560d5
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 3746f5876803f8f30db5bb2deb8772ae
.rsrc 56320 bytes · 37.4% of section data
MD5 b2b292df3d022c144ad4a02035679664

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 PUP.WinZipSystemUtilitiesSuite

This report identifies wzsus18.exe by MD5 61ed8768f727632c554fc680ee28ebf9. 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 61ed8768f727632c554fc680ee28ebf9.
  • 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.