$RAENF6Y.exe threat report

MD5 a29bc493b49b82f97fe93dd138ab8cab
Latest seen 2024-04-28 23:09:55 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-12 08:26:36 (8 years ago)
Size 3 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.ByteFence. 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.ByteFence
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-28 23:09:55 (2 years ago)
File hash
a29bc493b49b82f97fe93dd138ab8cab
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.ByteFence.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-12 08:26:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-28 23:09:55 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Byte Technologies LLC. Product metadata: ByteFence Anti-Malware.

Digital signature

Signed by Byte Technologies 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.

$RAENF6Y.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ByteFence Anti-Malware. The reported company name is Byte Technologies LLC. The current detection status is PUP.ByteFence, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-28 23:09:55 (2 years ago).

If $RAENF6Y.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.ByteFence.

Product Name: ByteFence Anti-Malware
Company Name: Byte Technologies LLC
MD5: a29bc493b49b82f97fe93dd138ab8cab
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2018-03-12 08:26:36 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-28 23:09:55 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.ByteFence (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-28 23:09:55 (2 years ago)
$RAENF6Y.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: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on $RAENF6Y.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.

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\vtroot\harddiskvolume2\program files
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin
%profile%\downloads\temp\bytefence anti-malware pro 3.19.0.0\app
%sysdrive%\programmi
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{f546ed53-16f9-458b-89db-439e69eb1e89}
%sysdrive%\bytefence anti-malware pro 3.19.0.0 portable\app
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b126aa3e-f088-4c8b-8d39-448b43b8f656}
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{83e48203-8dcb-4590-9fdc-e02aa294970a}

ThreatInfo has observed $RAENF6Y.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.

ByteFence.exe
bytefence.exe
ByteFence_IObitDel.exe
ByteFence.exe.quarantined
$RDNPUSU.exe
A1522218.exe
gByteFence.exe
A0028266.exe
A0020037.exe
A0000146.exe
$RAENF6Y.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 18.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 50.3%
Windows 10 37.1%
Windows 8.1 9.3%
Windows XP 1.8%
Windows 8 1.6%

The most common operating system signal for $RAENF6Y.exe is Windows 7 with 50.3% 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.

$RAENF6Y.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0037648e

.NET Info:

MVID: c6c4be87-8ab4-4898-9b08-1d423cf34d9f

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3622400 4f0ada7ded26658df5a047b1fd17f03d
.sdata 1024 0fe0c44f5d97d22513193f62842bf423
.rsrc 26624 cc4c99f001741f34dcddc9362f0c37c7
.reloc 512 61c446ec5ddea0bbe35450052d55fb5e

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.

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