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2146.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Sabsik File reputation report
MD5 bf34d3d86cc2a132f7779051b3cdbb78
Latest seen 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher HP

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Detection name
Ransom.Sabsik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago)
File hash
bf34d3d86cc2a132f7779051b3cdbb78
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, 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 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: HP. Product metadata: ProcKeyHook.Properties.

Digital signature

Signed by Lenovo IdeaCentre 2 219IMB09 NW3EY13G. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

2146.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ProcKeyHook.Properties. The reported company name is HP. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 2146.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 Ransom.Sabsik.

Product Name: ProcKeyHook.Properties
Company Name: HP
MD5: bf34d3d86cc2a132f7779051b3cdbb78
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-25 21:14:39 (4 years ago)
2146.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: Lenovo IdeaCentre 2 219IMB09 NW3EY13G
Status: Valid

The signature on 2146.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.

%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed 2146.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for 2146.exe is Windows 7 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.

2146.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 0x004b58f0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2928128

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

103424 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 61fb82004d30f2551df8efb9abe5d146
66560 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3df5c088347982b36d26e58a112a1dc1
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eadfe07cf359442d7cb738549c6d42b6
.idata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c320f0e8f2ee037689b1f85f0071f560
°`~©\1 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a9a2f5ac7fd688b0718d93eb33dfde31
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 2406400 bytes · 82.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e9dc5d273e049508bf71536bd0767c3f
°`~©\1 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ce7ede5a2042dca720cc7f044fb62eee
°`~©\1 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1588badfc05d8ce0ddf226c1dba92430
.rsrc 341504 bytes · 11.7% of section data
MD5 bf19eb33ceb3bf71e2e570ed6397a4f0

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.Sabsik

This report identifies 2146.exe by MD5 bf34d3d86cc2a132f7779051b3cdbb78. 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 bf34d3d86cc2a132f7779051b3cdbb78.
  • 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.