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A0009121.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 e252df24de195fc72b60a6b85f4caa63
Latest seen 2025-03-01 23:01:59 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:28:22 (9 years ago)
Size 880 KB
Signed by WZTeam

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Detection name
Ransom.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-03-01 23:01:59 (a year ago)
File hash
e252df24de195fc72b60a6b85f4caa63
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:28:22 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-01 23:01:59 (a year ago).

Digital signature

Signed by WZTeam. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

A0009121.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-01 23:01:59 (a year ago).

If A0009121.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.

MD5: e252df24de195fc72b60a6b85f4caa63
Size: 880 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:28:22 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-01 23:01:59 (a year ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-01 23:01:59 (a year ago)
A0009121.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: WZTeam
Status: Valid

The signature on A0009121.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.

%sysdrive%\windows
%desktop%\nouveau dossier (3)\aact 3.1 portable
%desktop%\activator
%desktop%\microsoft toolkit collection pack - luty 2017\aact v3.1 portable
%profile%\downloads\activadores all\all activation windows 7-8-10 v12.0 (windows @amp; office activator) [sadeempc]\all activation\kms\aact v3.1
%desktop%\raton ativadores\nova pasta\nova pasta\raton-aact 3.1 portable.rar\aact 3.1 portable
%sysdrive%\programs\minstall release by startsoft 01-2017 [ru]\bonus\kms
%desktop%\windows 10 activation\all activation windows 7-8-10 v12.0 (windows @amp; office activator) [sadeempc]\all activation\kms
%windir%
%sysdrive%\minstall_release_by_startsoft_01-2017_[ru]\bonus\kms

ThreatInfo has observed A0009121.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.

AAct.exe A0009121.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 70.4%
Windows 7 23.9%
Windows 8.1 3.5%
Windows 8 1.4%
Windows XP 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for A0009121.exe is Windows 10 with 70.4% 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.

A0009121.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 896512

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

.code 72192 bytes · 8.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14cd77657dc04cb87957e984d6ce12d4
.text 303104 bytes · 33.8% of section data
MD5 94994e13972cc17a8f842b44640f6205
.rdata 35328 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 dc9b05307e4ccd054bb11e9021e924b6
.data 416768 bytes · 46.5% of section data
MD5 a8922345e5335b412fff7d21f98d9a25
.rsrc 69120 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 180131559dd1efe13f9c111a9b5a430b

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 A0009121.exe by MD5 e252df24de195fc72b60a6b85f4caa63. 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 e252df24de195fc72b60a6b85f4caa63.
  • 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.