GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
aa_v3(5).exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.RemoteAdmin. 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
- Risk.RemoteAdmin
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-12 12:06:02 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 5686a7032e37087f0fd082a04f727aad
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.RemoteAdmin, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-07-27 00:10:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 12:06:02 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Ammyy LLC. Product metadata: Ammyy Admin.
Signed by Ammyy LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
aa_v3(5).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ammyy Admin. The reported company name is Ammyy LLC. The current detection status is Risk.RemoteAdmin, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 12:06:02 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If aa_v3(5).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 Risk.RemoteAdmin.
File Details
| Product Name: | Ammyy Admin |
| Company Name: | Ammyy LLC |
| MD5: | 5686a7032e37087f0fd082a04f727aad |
| Size: | 751 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-27 00:10:30 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 12:06:02 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.RemoteAdmin (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 12:06:02 (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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Ammyy LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on aa_v3(5).exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive% |
| %programfiles%\nbys ah |
| %desktop% |
| %profile% |
| %sysdrive%\!system files |
ThreatInfo has observed aa_v3(5).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.
File Names:
4 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen aa_v3(5).exe across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 28.6% 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 aa_v3(5).exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
aa_v3(5).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.
6c1d1d6ff27fa91fd6ba26bee86639cc
cefbb1b9f297a97c0c8bffde68176261
c7e3d8d8ab83ee6a3ac3d42305096470
88871540d5f40346c0862dba1e09db1f
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 Risk.RemoteAdmin
This report identifies aa_v3(5).exe by MD5 5686a7032e37087f0fd082a04f727aad. It is part of the Risk 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.