GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

StrCmp.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 916d7425a559aaa77f640710a65f9182
Latest seen 2026-04-29 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2024-10-11 23:01:44 (2 years ago)
Size 47 KB
Publisher aaa
Product BtDaemon

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic). 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
Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-29 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
916d7425a559aaa77f640710a65f9182
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic).

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-11 23:01:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-29 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: aaa. Product metadata: BtDaemon.

Digital signature

Signed by Franz Josef Wechselberger. 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.

StrCmp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BtDaemon. The reported company name is aaa. The current detection status is Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-29 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago).

If StrCmp.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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic).

Product Name: BtDaemon
Company Name: aaa
MD5: 916d7425a559aaa77f640710a65f9182
Size: 47 KB
First Published: 2024-10-11 23:01:44 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-29 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-29 23:01:11 (2 weeks ago)
StrCmp.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: Franz Josef Wechselberger
Status: Valid

The signature on StrCmp.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.

%appdata%\asdfr
%commonappdata%\pprotect
%appdata%\wise

ThreatInfo has observed StrCmp.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 StrCmp.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.

StrCmp.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 0x000014bc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 32768

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

.text 20480 bytes · 62.5% of section data
MD5 65273adbd24ea5119510eeb40451e8f6
.data 4096 bytes · 12.5% of section data
MD5 620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 25.0% of section data
MD5 1f75b0c2bb5ef59380875bd131408482

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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic)

This report identifies StrCmp.exe by MD5 916d7425a559aaa77f640710a65f9182. 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 916d7425a559aaa77f640710a65f9182.
  • 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.