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A03.exe.quarantined threat report

Detected as Ransom.STOP File reputation report
MD5 66d0408ffe93b9b7d66440225ead7ad0
Latest seen 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago)
Size 665 KB
Publisher PakistanFoods

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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
2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago)
File hash
66d0408ffe93b9b7d66440225ead7ad0
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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 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PakistanFoods.

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.

A03.exe.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is PakistanFoods. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A03.exe.quarantined 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.

Company Name: PakistanFoods
MD5: 66d0408ffe93b9b7d66440225ead7ad0
Size: 665 KB
First Published: 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.STOP (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-01 23:40:06 (3 years ago)
A03.exe.quarantined 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.

%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed A03.exe.quarantined 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 A03.exe.quarantined 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.

A03.exe.quarantined 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 0x000054a9
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 679936

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

.text 71168 bytes · 10.5% of section data
MD5 f0f4515b6ba47fe37b243b5baf706c95
.data 599040 bytes · 88.1% of section data
MD5 49403f5f6b69166f93eb2182d443037e
.rsrc 9728 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 5e26bb6d82fd1c9e6956e13cde3f58b1

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 A03.exe.quarantined by MD5 66d0408ffe93b9b7d66440225ead7ad0. 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 66d0408ffe93b9b7d66440225ead7ad0.
  • 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.