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xtop.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 9fdae0b640d3bb6b53a6f282084483bf
Latest seen 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago)
Size 254 MB
Publisher PTC Inc.
Product Creo
Signed by PTC Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago)
File hash
9fdae0b640d3bb6b53a6f282084483bf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PTC Inc.. Product metadata: Creo.

Digital signature

Signed by PTC Inc.. 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

xtop.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Creo. The reported company name is PTC Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If xtop.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.Heur!.

Product Name: Creo
Company Name: PTC Inc.
MD5: 9fdae0b640d3bb6b53a6f282084483bf
Size: 254 MB
First Published: 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-31 21:53:41 (4 years ago)
xtop.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: PTC Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on xtop.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.

%programfiles%\ptc\creo 4.0\m060\common files\x86e_win64

ThreatInfo has observed xtop.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 xtop.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.

xtop.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x07ef5a18
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 266439680

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

.text 181429760 bytes · 68.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8e2d54231e9153af17bc6fdd7558aec4
.textidx 1208320 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 62d6482f48a34b3caf849432eb602dd6
.rdata 44575744 bytes · 16.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e02d75604b7e66aa9ec468929f15e422
.data 24375808 bytes · 9.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 8d3c11b3d2ca41aa2674d14cc23f0635
.pdata 12948992 bytes · 4.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d887ecf5531b89dcc992ee1fb98c899f
.datapro 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b39e73d4ae2b441d9f3b36f2da952219
.fnp_dir 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e408cac91b762c8e046a648e7c4c5e9
.fnp_mar 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e0deef2576dffc0a126db43a996ffbf0
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
_RDATA 12800 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf89bed870409b505a3edb86dfaa9560
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d8f0e0744f18979ba079cc1146564dd5
.reloc 1884160 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 7ffb1162e9df144cda4ba339170bee33

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.Heur!

This report identifies xtop.exe by MD5 9fdae0b640d3bb6b53a6f282084483bf. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 9fdae0b640d3bb6b53a6f282084483bf.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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