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4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 eb3d1feabfbac20f9ae4a9146c760aca
Latest seen 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Epic Games

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. 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.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago)
File hash
eb3d1feabfbac20f9ae4a9146c760aca
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, 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 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Epic Games. Product metadata: Easy Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (EOS).

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.

4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Easy Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (EOS). The reported company name is Epic Games. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.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.Wacatac.

Product Name: Easy Anti-Cheat Bootstrapper (EOS)
Company Name: Epic Games
MD5: eb3d1feabfbac20f9ae4a9146c760aca
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-07 23:52:23 (2 years ago)
4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.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.

%profile%\pictures

ThreatInfo has observed 4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for 4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.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.

4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.exe is identified as pe for -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 -bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0010874b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1651200

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

.text 1395200 bytes · 84.5% of section data
MD5 05e213afe11adf85d6eb9f131eb95116
.rdata 209920 bytes · 12.7% of section data
MD5 c05c757d462a06478f100e562a3e484d
.data 8704 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 66f6ee952dee4ae5ff4c35cb36d145ca
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8d79eec68c230a8b6c6139e57a5715b3
.reloc 35840 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 3fa923a5b9a68d625322a70182905d6f

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.Wacatac

This report identifies 4fjPbRMhjCobTeMx1Og_z5ty.exe by MD5 eb3d1feabfbac20f9ae4a9146c760aca. 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 eb3d1feabfbac20f9ae4a9146c760aca.
  • 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.