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$RLN8L4X.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.MailRu File reputation report
MD5 ae77b0e1b5cb3affef9620f587f533c8
Latest seen 2021-10-25 20:12:16 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-17 09:15:17 (7 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher LLC Mail.Ru
Signed by Mail.Ru LLC

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.MailRu. 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
PUP.MailRu
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-10-25 20:12:16 (4 years ago)
File hash
ae77b0e1b5cb3affef9620f587f533c8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.MailRu, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-06-17 09:15:17 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-25 20:12:16 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: LLC Mail.Ru. Product metadata: Mail.Ru AntiCheat.

Digital signature

Signed by Mail.Ru LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

$RLN8L4X.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mail.Ru AntiCheat. The reported company name is LLC Mail.Ru. The current detection status is PUP.MailRu, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-25 20:12:16 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If $RLN8L4X.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 PUP.MailRu.

Product Name: Mail.Ru AntiCheat
Company Name: LLC Mail.Ru
MD5: ae77b0e1b5cb3affef9620f587f533c8
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2018-06-17 09:15:17 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-25 20:12:16 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.MailRu (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-25 20:12:16 (4 years ago)
$RLN8L4X.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: Mail.Ru LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on $RLN8L4X.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.

%system%
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%sysdrive%\говно\$windows.~bt\newos\windows
%sysdrive%\windows.old\windows

ThreatInfo has observed $RLN8L4X.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.

mracsvc.exe $RLN8L4X.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 59.0%
Windows 7 31.2%
Windows 8.1 8.8%
Windows 8 0.8%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.1%
Windows Vista 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for $RLN8L4X.exe is Windows 10 with 59.0% 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.

$RLN8L4X.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00038c20
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 10640384

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

.text 351744 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 f2c2ae4442b31c3436012b1d865f5ba5
.text3 9216 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fa0939a6c1cc57f23e47aea7d64beda7
.rdata 111104 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 62626b0c5e5b4bd4ed64f85219b56481
.data 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 32872899d98a9559ee35a47f33ce1a5c
.pdata 12288 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7b332f49299e0eea3f57a67298171ffc
.gfids 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e84c82debb74ec55e6b6bcfd9d7b92d3
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 10145792 bytes · 95.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 ce29bde663bdaeb045447edeeade6bf5
.reloc 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 924da3aea45fd5806116603112ff1d4b

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 PUP.MailRu

This report identifies $RLN8L4X.exe by MD5 ae77b0e1b5cb3affef9620f587f533c8. It is part of the PUP 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 ae77b0e1b5cb3affef9620f587f533c8.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.