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WhereIsTall threat report

Detected as Ransom.STOP File reputation report
MD5 a34b1c1b3b48474f13a73c9bdfbe9e2e
Latest seen 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Product WhereIsTall

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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
2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago)
File hash
a34b1c1b3b48474f13a73c9bdfbe9e2e
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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 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: WhereIsTall.

Digital signature

Signed by 52201f2f18311d572f560b271a020721531729232121351c16372a14042518241f2d. 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.

WhereIsTall is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WhereIsTall. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If WhereIsTall 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.

Product Name: WhereIsTall
MD5: a34b1c1b3b48474f13a73c9bdfbe9e2e
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.STOP (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-08 23:06:00 (3 years ago)
WhereIsTall 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.

The signature on WhereIsTall 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.

%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\user\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie

ThreatInfo has observed WhereIsTall 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 WhereIsTall 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.

WhereIsTall 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 0x00008955
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 4327936

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

.text 87040 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 cd2bae1a9f86fb70c0b9fb138fc2e3bf
.data 4172800 bytes · 96.4% of section data
MD5 03b4eb16b5f5826b1097418408f0871d
.xixi 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ff1ce2018aa17fe600fca636b126dbe4
.rsrc 61952 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 b1ce24600488766cc02009b8025d741d

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 WhereIsTall by MD5 a34b1c1b3b48474f13a73c9bdfbe9e2e. 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 a34b1c1b3b48474f13a73c9bdfbe9e2e.
  • 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.