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FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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
- Trojan.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-12-14 21:47:04 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 24490a4333b6a9b81254984c6b176dcb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen.
First seen 2021-01-12 14:26:26 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-14 21:47:04 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Foxit Software Inc.. Product metadata: Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient.
Signed by FOXIT SOFTWARE INC.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
File context
FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient. The reported company name is Foxit Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-14 21:47:04 (4 years ago).
If FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Foxit PhantomPDF Printer: Reliable, Affordable, Efficient |
| Company Name: | Foxit Software Inc. |
| MD5: | 24490a4333b6a9b81254984c6b176dcb |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-12 14:26:26 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-14 21:47:04 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-14 21:47:04 (4 years 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: | FOXIT SOFTWARE INC. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads\compressed\foxit phantompdf business 10.1.1.37576 - mawto\foxit phantompdf business 10.1.1.37576 - mawto\crack\plugins |
| %programfiles%\foxit software\foxit phantompdf\plugins |
| %system%\fix\plugins |
| %programfiles%\foxit software\foxit phantompdf\fix\plugins |
ThreatInfo has observed FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 28.6% 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 FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.exe is Windows 10 with 71.4% 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
FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b4c145f13c9eea564c6fa057275db03d
be198fabba07c6d6503eb1ee6b7ca980
3f41d2ab381955f14c75cccec58e4a8c
9f08b5e07598af333bb2039252002e9a
17ec31f6507e40dab7a1dada694fc435
89ef0d6d5cdd06b5a221dabba814bd2f
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.Gen
This report identifies FoxitProxyServer_Socket_PH.exe by MD5 24490a4333b6a9b81254984c6b176dcb. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.