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A0003940.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Exp. 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.Exp
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 0fd2839e0734ac6564957c1013856bdf
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Exp.
First seen 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Brother Industries, Ltd.. Product metadata: Brother MFC Windows Software Standard Debug Log Receive Process.
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.
File context
A0003940.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Brother MFC Windows Software Standard Debug Log Receive Process. The reported company name is Brother Industries, Ltd.. The current detection status is Ransom.Exp, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (5 years ago).
If A0003940.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.Exp.
File Details
| Product Name: | Brother MFC Windows Software Standard Debug Log Receive Process |
| Company Name: | Brother Industries, Ltd. |
| MD5: | 0fd2839e0734ac6564957c1013856bdf |
| Size: | 284 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Exp (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-03 16:58:21 (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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ee263b9b-a159-4895-a93e-be815cd458f0} |
ThreatInfo has observed A0003940.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 A0003940.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia 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:
The most common operating system signal for A0003940.exe is Windows 7 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
A0003940.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
76dfa2a3b601c48170a48aa6b3e5cc56
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20467b7c32fe2f8db6f52e132444b359
660fdd1d0404cb126beefa9d8af5c252
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
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.Exp
This report identifies A0003940.exe by MD5 0fd2839e0734ac6564957c1013856bdf. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.