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198macros.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a2e9334ece4010899674af3ad17e3130
Latest seen 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
Size 9 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
a2e9334ece4010899674af3ad17e3130
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks 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.

File context

198macros.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 198macros.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.Heur!.

File Details

MD5: a2e9334ece4010899674af3ad17e3130
Size: 9 MB
First Published: 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

198macros.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.

Common Places:

%profile%

ThreatInfo has observed 198macros.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen 198macros.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country The Netherlands
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is The Netherlands with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for 198macros.exe 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.

Analysis

198macros.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 0x003acae4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 10215487

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

.text 4095488 bytes · 40.1% of section data
MD5 933c27929886739b921cb21f44e0701b
.rdata 1424384 bytes · 13.9% of section data
MD5 cf5bab5242ff47f146654b3805b87cef
.data 25088 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9688563b0709f0506d26bc02af31098d
.pdata 166400 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 10a25a84a822425b57594ec42664c779
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 592f92ec77fbbafb685d7429864a84d2
.reloc 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.vm_sec 50688 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ad7c3fc8f3d12cb6211a79e18b9373b0
.vlizer 4451391 bytes · 43.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4d8f7306ccc949d0f585cd0276a1b619

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.Heur!

This report identifies 198macros.exe by MD5 a2e9334ece4010899674af3ad17e3130. 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 a2e9334ece4010899674af3ad17e3130.
  • 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.