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$RN8VZGS.EXE threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 331d929e787c96f0ddd69da7819ae15a
Latest seen 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago)
Size 393 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Wacatac. 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
Trojan.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago)
File hash
331d929e787c96f0ddd69da7819ae15a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago).

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

$RN8VZGS.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If $RN8VZGS.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 Trojan.Wacatac.

MD5: 331d929e787c96f0ddd69da7819ae15a
Size: 393 KB
First Published: 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-22 23:00:14 (5 days ago)
$RN8VZGS.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.

%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin

ThreatInfo has observed $RN8VZGS.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 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for $RN8VZGS.EXE is Windows 8.1 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.

$RN8VZGS.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 0x000010dc
Image base 0x30000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 401920

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

.text 5632 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 2771f2e785ba2b119bbbb7291a621471
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 e3d7b2d0635134f81743d638ff7484b1
.rsrc 395264 bytes · 98.3% of section data
MD5 72c80f316c064b1f716f2b0a25369fba
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 360be3ee9f5ef5c815e0d4aae9ec98c9

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 Trojan.Wacatac

This report identifies $RN8VZGS.EXE by MD5 331d929e787c96f0ddd69da7819ae15a. It is part of the Trojan 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 331d929e787c96f0ddd69da7819ae15a.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.