GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

The Gulf.scr threat report

Detected as Ransom.Gen File reputation report
MD5 f188576e80f642eeab176f6d04f60553
Latest seen 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher AptecSoft

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.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
Ransom.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago)
File hash
f188576e80f642eeab176f6d04f60553
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Gen, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: AptecSoft. Product metadata: AptecSoft RTGDebug.

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. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.

The Gulf.scr is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AptecSoft RTGDebug. The reported company name is AptecSoft. The current detection status is Ransom.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If The Gulf.scr 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 Ransom.Gen.

Product Name: AptecSoft RTGDebug
Company Name: AptecSoft
MD5: f188576e80f642eeab176f6d04f60553
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-05 04:13:30 (5 years ago)
The Gulf.scr 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.

%sysdrive%\برامج

ThreatInfo has observed The Gulf.scr 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for The Gulf.scr 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.

The Gulf.scr 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 0x00004d80
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2092032

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

.text 39936 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 27a23fb0aac908ef3e41e630de348006
.rdata 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 cc92d1bcddff3da13c804afd2be761ee
.data 4608 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 66424e352f7603c2dd95b8ed2a7e1ed4
.idata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 027a0de414a00e97349570f36eaec8cb
.rsrc 2034176 bytes · 97.2% of section data
MD5 175a95a8861af16aee8b3eaf693b06e8
.reloc 8192 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 93834d8c4635390c797016e20f3900c3

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 Ransom.Gen

This report identifies The Gulf.scr by MD5 f188576e80f642eeab176f6d04f60553. It is part of the Ransom 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with f188576e80f642eeab176f6d04f60553.
  • 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. Use the Ransom category to compare similar reports.