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deskSvc.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX File reputation report
MD5 b8866e1e98908969d1ec287a61847f84
Latest seen 2021-01-04 11:27:53 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-19 15:11:48 (7 years ago)
Size 414 KB
Product dsk service

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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.ELEX
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-04 11:27:53 (5 years ago)
File hash
b8866e1e98908969d1ec287a61847f84
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-19 15:11:48 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 11:27:53 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 337 Technology Limited.. Product metadata: dsk service.

Digital signature

Signed by 337 Technology Limited. 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.

deskSvc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with dsk service. The reported company name is 337 Technology Limited.. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 11:27:53 (5 years ago).

If deskSvc.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.ELEX.

Product Name: dsk service
Company Name: 337 Technology Limited.
MD5: b8866e1e98908969d1ec287a61847f84
Size: 414 KB
First Published: 2018-07-19 15:11:48 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 11:27:53 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 11:27:53 (5 years ago)
deskSvc.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: 337 Technology Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on deskSvc.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%

ThreatInfo has observed deskSvc.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 7 66.7%
Windows 8 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for deskSvc.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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.

deskSvc.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 0x00033038
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 417280

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

.text 314368 bytes · 75.3% of section data
MD5 a99f10643cb78518d354ade766cf1b4f
.rdata 60928 bytes · 14.6% of section data
MD5 474e541ec8f0c72eabf5e6d69ac74e4b
.data 18432 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 2939eb21a3e2b80663d25d555de27f6a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 4eb75d92715acc44ce9c52497a9c805a
.reloc 22016 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 34d7dec46a3500dd999ee0cff653f34f

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.ELEX

This report identifies deskSvc.exe by MD5 b8866e1e98908969d1ec287a61847f84. 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 b8866e1e98908969d1ec287a61847f84.
  • 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.