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9989.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Sabsik File reputation report
MD5 2eb4094a41a18f1c549c3365e34b1ec5
Latest seen 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Product paint.net Setup

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Detection name
Trojan.Sabsik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago)
File hash
2eb4094a41a18f1c549c3365e34b1ec5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Sabsik, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: paint.net Setup.

Digital signature

Signed by Acer Aspire C24-963 DQ.BEQER.001. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

9989.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with paint.net Setup. The current detection status is Trojan.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 9989.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 Trojan.Sabsik.

Product Name: paint.net Setup
MD5: 2eb4094a41a18f1c549c3365e34b1ec5
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Sabsik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-09-23 20:06:41 (4 years ago)
9989.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: Acer Aspire C24-963 DQ.BEQER.001
Status: Valid

The signature on 9989.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 9989.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 9989.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.

9989.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x003fdef0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 2652160

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

95232 bytes · 3.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 312481b90e61a8f501719f9e524ed145
14" IPS 265216 bytes · 10.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 78f0c9e2445bb442dfb2b31fc0f02f4d
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f31834e6ab4f46ab24bf8fc2a1997130
.idata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 39cfe5d9a509f80df7f2a625605caa0e
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 1996800 bytes · 75.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fdb87bb01b49568b2d0d6c419606b21b
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6d4319a118d8c42b5b84dc48f7d7923e
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ace0646b876bf5f8dcf9252399299039
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8bf7a389c521d859c0f7939b4945d47a
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 97a79bc9f025cfc34a9c5080a3ba9487
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5ca012c7cd83eac183fe4b637c28f244
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bd9ea117eeb71df192fa6d720efb56ef
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8686b70b55c50b779aaf86e5d47427ad
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 396bfa9b06cde57df3a7a85245cc4060
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 742ba80a6c1d78396997dd0d8f3aa68e
14" IPS 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e8eb725f8b626634142c7a7e5dcfe61b
.rsrc 268288 bytes · 10.1% of section data
MD5 031d54ecaa9ff62479a62a1770e00957

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 Trojan.Sabsik

This report identifies 9989.exe by MD5 2eb4094a41a18f1c549c3365e34b1ec5. It is part of the Trojan 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 2eb4094a41a18f1c549c3365e34b1ec5.
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