GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
26AF.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.Gen. 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
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-09 22:01:49 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 67a29ef483b6a9485269d5b15a900119
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-01-09 03:48:22 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-09 22:01:49 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Blizzard Entertainment. Product metadata: Battle.net Setup.
Signed by 上海域联软件技术有限公司. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
26AF.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Battle.net Setup. The reported company name is Blizzard Entertainment. The current detection status is Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-09 22:01:49 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 26AF.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 Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Battle.net Setup |
| Company Name: | Blizzard Entertainment |
| MD5: | 67a29ef483b6a9485269d5b15a900119 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-09 03:48:22 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-09 22:01:49 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-09 22:01:49 (5 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | 上海域联软件技术有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on 26AF.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\sz\appdata\local |
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed 26AF.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 26AF.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Sri Lanka with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for 26AF.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
26AF.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 289fd8bd-4c02-484a-81a0-a70fe2cce21e |
| Typelib ID: | df37c533-1cf6-49b1-a89e-ec265087f48e |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
04ef854def2d7a48f6b0e9ef645fed76
19e6acf2a635ac791ad40d2bc1bbc164
c92741a8dbb2eb88187a70628b9f8eac
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 Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies 26AF.exe by MD5 67a29ef483b6a9485269d5b15a900119. It is part of the Rootkit 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.