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A0004240.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 5cf37539bd7dd91e8e6f40f0a7b166b8
Latest seen 2026-04-19 23:00:19 (a month ago)
First seen 2024-01-20 23:59:37 (2 years ago)
Size 630 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-19 23:00:19 (a month ago)
File hash
5cf37539bd7dd91e8e6f40f0a7b166b8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2024-01-20 23:59:37 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-19 23:00:19 (a month ago).

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.

File context

A0004240.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-19 23:00:19 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0004240.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.Downloader.

File Details

MD5: 5cf37539bd7dd91e8e6f40f0a7b166b8
Size: 630 KB
First Published: 2024-01-20 23:59:37 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-19 23:00:19 (a month ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-19 23:00:19 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

A0004240.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:

%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{546a6f01-f557-40ed-9c5b-bc91c71fe457}
%mydoc%\アプリケーション
%mydoc%\アプリケーション\drm解除ソフト

ThreatInfo has observed A0004240.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 A0004240.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Japan
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Japan with 66.7% 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 A0004240.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

A0004240.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 0x0008186c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 644096

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

.text 524288 bytes · 81.4% of section data
MD5 1be5a11209c6a45f8771f62fabd0d278
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bb730b021dcc8af7b089554593672558
.data 9216 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 15321db8ca5ad1049c8014b9aab9ac52
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 12288 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 54d4f91ef26385b62b888ed00ad3e213
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bab985d0b4213ef31ad39a9dcb79806e
.reloc 37376 bytes · 5.8% of section data
MD5 fad4d5029ddb665b1cf479f38819b346
.rsrc 57856 bytes · 9.0% of section data
MD5 ea0221a3bf77bdd646b287d81153580c

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.Downloader

This report identifies A0004240.exe by MD5 5cf37539bd7dd91e8e6f40f0a7b166b8. 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 5cf37539bd7dd91e8e6f40f0a7b166b8.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.