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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 15 hours ago

Is Process.exe safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

Fifty-two of the 69 antivirus engines that checked it flagged this executable, while sandbox evidence recorded code injection into svchost.exe and multiple engines identified…

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

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If you already ran it

  1. Disconnect the device from the internet, then run a full antivirus scan. Microsoft Defender Offline (Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options) also finds malware that hides while Windows runs.

  2. If you typed passwords on the device after running it, change them from another device you trust.

  3. If the scan keeps finding it, or the device still acts strangely, scan again with a second-opinion scanner from another company; if that doesn't fix it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.

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Process.exe: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

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Antivirus results

52 of 69 flagged

  • Flagged 52
  • No detection 17
  • No result 6
FileProcess.exe10.8 kBSHA-256 dc96fff187e9…bc957b
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 14y ago
A sandbox test run rated its behaviour as malicious.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

5 points against it and 3 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

Analyst conclusion

This unsigned executable has extensive detection support: 52 of the 69 antivirus engines that checked it flagged it, including 10 major antivirus engines, and several labels identify Sasfis. Sandbox evidence also recorded injection into svchost.exe, although the combined runtime verdicts were split between malware and clean results.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • The sandbox results were split: malicious activity was reported, but another result was clean.
  • The complete host-reputation cross-check found no known-malicious or known-suspicious host among 22 inspected contacts.
  • No malicious file it created was identified, and the antivirus analysis found no packing or high-entropy code.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

6 sources checked · all complete. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 10 isolated tests; 1 test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 10isolated sandbox runs
  • 10sandbox rule tags
  • 15spawned processes
  • 4network contacts
  • 25filesystem & mutex artifacts

What the test run showed

What the file did on a test computer

Confirmed in the test run

  • High concern: Injected code into another program on the test computer.

  • Note: Talked to servers over the internet during the test run.

  • Note: Read basic details of the test computer, such as its Windows version.

  • Note: Looked through folders on the test computer (most installers do this).

  • Note: Loaded extra code modules while running.

Sandbox labels we could not confirm (common in safe files too)

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as loading code in memory; nothing confirms it.

This file was run on a test computer (a sandbox), not on yours. Labels we could not confirm are listed so you can see them, but they are not treated as evidence against the file.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan pretends to be something useful or harmless so that you run it. Once open, it does its real job in the background, from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.

Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.

Recorded behavior

What happened in the test

Grouped by step. The order is not a timeline.

Seen in the test runWorked out from other results

  1. Input file

    The submitted object

    1
    1. Evidence 1 of 7: FileSeen in the test run

      Process.exe

      dc96fff187e9aa4da179a3b7b9f6a8fe3ab4e0a073b6b8d55e83c6d075bc957b

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      44861457bece1d1906df89f0e66a46nalysis_subject.exe

      C:\Users\Elijah\AppData\Local\Temp\44861457bece1d1906df89f0e66a46nalysis_subject.exe

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      cmd.exe

      C:\Windows\SysWOW64\cmd.exe

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      helloworld.exe

      c:\analyse\helloworld.exe

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      helloworld.exe

      C:\Users\user\Desktop\helloworld.exe

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

    2
    1. Evidence 6 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      www.msn.com.edgekey.net

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    2. Evidence 7 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      e592.d.akamaiedge.net

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

7 facts from the test run. See the full activity list.

Chapter 04

Technical details

52 of the 69 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

6 sources checked · all complete. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 52 of 69 engines flagged it · 6 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · CAPA, CAPE Sandbox, LastlineCompleteWorth noting: 10 runs: 1 malicious, 1 clean, 8 without a verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete22 contacted hosts checked Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteRisk signal: 1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteNot listed
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match

Engines that flagged it 52

  • Avira (major engine)TR/W32.Dh.A
  • BitDefender (major engine)Gen:Trojan.ProcessHijack.auW@a8yLeLmi
  • DrWeb (major engine)Trojan.Inject2.18900
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Gen:Trojan.ProcessHijack.auW@a8yLeLmi (B)
  • F-Secure (major engine)Trojan.TR/W32.Dh.A
  • Fortinet (major engine)W32/Generic.AP.3318F0!tr
  • GData (major engine)Gen:Trojan.ProcessHijack.auW@a8yLeLmi
  • Kaspersky (major engine)Trojan.Win32.Sasfis.edwh
44 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Nov 1, 2026, 12:13 PM UTC
SHA-256
dc96fff187e9aa4da179a3b7b9f6a8fe3ab4e0a073b6b8d55e83c6d075bc957b
SHA-1
f00d8ed46106523d8413fe9432ef74b00f98bf14
MD5
44861457bece1d1906df89f0e66a46bb

About this file

Process.exe is a Win32 EXE file of 10.8 kB.

Type and size
Win32 EXE · 10.8 kB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Jul 31, 2012On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
106 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
5.03 of 8

First scanned

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 8 questions people ask most about this file.

Is Process.exe malware?
Yes. This copy of Process.exe (SHA-256 dc96fff1…957b) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't run it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 52 of the 69 antivirus engines that checked it flag it, some as Sasfis. Antivirus engines classify it as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is Process.exe?
Process.exe is a Windows program, about 10.8 kB. It carries no version information saying what it is or who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Jul 31, 2012.
How many antivirus engines detected Process.exe?
52 of the 69 antivirus engines that checked it flag Process.exe, including Microsoft and Kaspersky. We weigh which engines flagged it and what else the scan found, not just the count. A sandbox test run also rated its behaviour as malicious.
I already downloaded and ran Process.exe — what should I do?
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from another device you trust, starting with email and banking, and turn on two-step verification. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch your accounts and tell your bank about payments you don't recognise. 5) If the scan keeps finding it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.
How do I remove Process.exe?
To remove Process.exe: 1) run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 2) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 3) Check Settings > Apps, your browser extensions, startup apps (Task Manager > Startup apps) and scheduled tasks for anything you don't recognise. 4) Restart and scan again. If it keeps coming back, scan from Safe Mode with Networking, or back up your files and reinstall Windows.
What kind of malware is Process.exe?
Antivirus engines classify Process.exe as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. Engines attribute it to the Sasfis family.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Process.exe?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of Process.exe is dc96fff187e9aa4da179a3b7b9f6a8fe3ab4e0a073b6b8d55e83c6d075bc957b, and its MD5 is 44861457bece1d1906df89f0e66a46bb. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
How up to date is this analysis of Process.exe?
This report reflects the scan on Nov 1, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
Chapter 06

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