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ProductKeyFinder.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-18 12:00:31 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 74d1f9773c3d509c20a762d0605a3dde
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-03-26 23:00:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 12:00:31 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Gear Box Computers. Product metadata: Windows Product Key Finder Pro.
Signed by Gear Box Computers. 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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
ProductKeyFinder.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Product Key Finder Pro. The reported company name is Gear Box Computers. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 12:00:31 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ProductKeyFinder.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows Product Key Finder Pro |
| Company Name: | Gear Box Computers |
| MD5: | 74d1f9773c3d509c20a762d0605a3dde |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-03-26 23:00:44 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-18 12:00:31 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-18 12:00:31 (a week 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: | Gear Box Computers |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ProductKeyFinder.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.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\neuer ordner |
| %profile% |
ThreatInfo has observed ProductKeyFinder.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 ProductKeyFinder.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Switzerland with 50.0% 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 ProductKeyFinder.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.
Analysis
ProductKeyFinder.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.
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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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies ProductKeyFinder.exe by MD5 74d1f9773c3d509c20a762d0605a3dde. It is part of the Hack 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.