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A97E.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.STOP File reputation report
MD5 2f98c7136b4bf3c777520a5884aa1138
Latest seen 2023-05-31 23:38:39 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-05-31 23:09:03 (2 years ago)
Size 272 KB
Publisher Factorial
Product Latex

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Detection name
Ransom.STOP
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-05-31 23:38:39 (2 years ago)
File hash
2f98c7136b4bf3c777520a5884aa1138
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.STOP.

Timeline

First seen 2023-05-31 23:09:03 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-31 23:38:39 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Factorial. Product metadata: Latex.

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.

A97E.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Latex. The reported company name is Factorial. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-31 23:38:39 (2 years ago).

If A97E.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.STOP.

Product Name: Latex
Company Name: Factorial
MD5: 2f98c7136b4bf3c777520a5884aa1138
Size: 272 KB
First Published: 2023-05-31 23:09:03 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-31 23:38:39 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.STOP (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-31 23:38:39 (2 years ago)
A97E.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.

%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed A97E.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for A97E.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.

A97E.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 0x0000b38f
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 277504

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

.text 120832 bytes · 43.5% of section data
MD5 8a48c158d0325f28dd46b6f9ba89df1b
.data 110080 bytes · 39.7% of section data
MD5 96e16cf5b4c034377bc63c7335db2870
.zosi 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 46080 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 f91c77043825ddb1a52f199f51837823

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 A97E.exe by MD5 2f98c7136b4bf3c777520a5884aa1138. 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 2f98c7136b4bf3c777520a5884aa1138.
  • 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.