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ThreatInfo research digest<\/p>\n

A concise set of new file reports that were not used in recent digests. Each entry includes the detection name, MD5 hash, and a direct report link so analysts can verify the exact sample before taking action.<\/p>\n

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New report links<\/span>20<\/strong><\/div>\n
Tracked categories<\/span>5<\/strong><\/div>\n
Primary action<\/span>Verify hash<\/strong><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Category overview<\/h2>\n
Adware<\/strong>4 new reports<\/span><\/a>PUP\/PUA<\/strong>4 new reports<\/span><\/a>Trojan<\/strong>4 new reports<\/span><\/a>Ransomware<\/strong>4 new reports<\/span><\/a>Virus<\/strong>4 new reports<\/span><\/a><\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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Reports worth opening<\/h2>\n
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Adware<\/h3>\n

Review browser changes, bundled installers, extensions, and unexpected advertising behavior.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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File<\/span>$R72S47C.dll<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Adware.ELEX<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>47b40e227e3052f7771983e01e8ac86c<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>DonTech.dll<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Adware.Agent<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>36cb95e29e20d1b066ec5b8eca6c4d20<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>bcuservice.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Adware.Gen<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>382b151daffe4a9ce9da9f564b66761e<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>A0424729.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Adware.ELEX<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>eba35d35628ceb8acaa2302f9698a8d0<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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PUP\/PUA<\/h3>\n

Check whether the file came from an installer bundle, optimizer, updater, or optional offer.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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File<\/span>10ea-22d8-9b9e-0a5b.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Under review<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>602cd1f0dd54e83de1413705aa378803<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>A0061884.dll<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Under review<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>157d3660fea65e2ebdcd48647720950c<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>A0054949.dll<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Under review<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>55d44dc1ec699ffb6b3519a022153cac<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>A0054943.dll<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Under review<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>a8d8a483602be55485fc8c6d7b2b680f<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Trojan<\/h3>\n

Verify the hash and origin before trusting the filename; trojans often imitate legitimate software.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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File<\/span>IEXPL0RE.EXE<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Trojan.CoinMiner<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>d9ec6f3a3b2ac7cd5eef07bd86e3efbc<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>gAutoKMS.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Trojan.Agent<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>a351f99236a011d4027886215b843317<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>timetasks.exe.vir<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Adware.Downloader<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>fb1f04fb851fe921aec9148495669c55<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>oem-drv64.sys<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>General Threat<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>ff86bedaff2a06f098959a64b0758fb2<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Ransomware<\/h3>\n

Prioritize isolation and backup checks when this class appears on an endpoint.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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File<\/span>loaderX2.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Ransom.Samas<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>c84e22d07f28fed6e366df5ba4383c7a<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>ResGer.dll<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Ransom.Locky<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>3ad96cb4e7d547882f605daeb2f380bf<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>winsvc.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Trojan.Agent<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>60236fe463e180272b98cf8f93208a80<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>Setup-Ro.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Ransom.Somhoveran<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>b634e46e3ed42aef63135b218446025e<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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Virus<\/h3>\n

Look for copied or modified executables and scan related files created around the same time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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File<\/span>fsquirt(16).exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Virus.Jeefo<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>57b751688e912cacd4d26c7ab4e3f441<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>Solitaire.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Virus.Jeefo<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>8a9ba91f7d7e59acdaae9b6ad4ac0896<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>MineSweeper.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Virus.Jeefo<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>ba03a59336aaec6cbaa926ac9f5ceee0<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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File<\/span>PurblePlace.exe<\/a><\/div>\n
Detection<\/span>Virus.Jeefo<\/strong><\/div>\n
MD5<\/span>5f27d952d735ac075cd12e173745cf61<\/code><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n
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How to use this digest<\/h2>\n

Start with the MD5 hash, not the filename. If the hash or file path matches a system you manage, open the report, review the publisher and detection details, then scan the endpoint with GridinSoft Anti-Malware<\/a>. ThreatInfo reports show whether GridinSoft already detects the file and which detection name is used.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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