GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

4AD9.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.STOP File reputation report
MD5 b467ea730223f97e9456c2ce55fb729b
Latest seen 2023-01-29 23:35:07 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-01-29 23:23:30 (3 years ago)
Size 797 KB
Product engRobustProduct

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.STOP. 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
Ransom.STOP
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-01-29 23:35:07 (3 years ago)
File hash
b467ea730223f97e9456c2ce55fb729b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.STOP, 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 2023-01-29 23:23:30 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-01-29 23:35:07 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: engRobustProduct.

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.

File context

4AD9.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with engRobustProduct. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2023-01-29 23:35:07 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 4AD9.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.STOP.

File Details

Product Name: engRobustProduct
MD5: b467ea730223f97e9456c2ce55fb729b
Size: 797 KB
First Published: 2023-01-29 23:23:30 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-01-29 23:35:07 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.STOP (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-01-29 23:35:07 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

4AD9.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:

%localappdata%
%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed 4AD9.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 4AD9.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Japan
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan 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 4AD9.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

4AD9.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 0x00003f5e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 815104

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

.text 39424 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 d50e4d596dde0e7b707521d23f57f3e6
.data 603648 bytes · 74.1% of section data
MD5 cd352a790b80422f620a5a8346b170c9
.jucopoz 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
.famugi 6656 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3c63825015aabd810674f44afac6d12b
.hehawo 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
.rsrc 156160 bytes · 19.2% of section data
MD5 a3baaf9c66f6e80ffef7c411d125b0a5
.reloc 7168 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 d9198d62609f4d76fd53ca10fea57b2d

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.STOP

This report identifies 4AD9.exe by MD5 b467ea730223f97e9456c2ce55fb729b. 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 b467ea730223f97e9456c2ce55fb729b.
  • 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.