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ActivationProgram.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 b1ef4de72eb440dda1b5ae72671998d7
Latest seen 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
Size 2 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Wacatac. 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.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
File hash
b1ef4de72eb440dda1b5ae72671998d7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, 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 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (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.

ActivationProgram.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ActivationProgram.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.Wacatac.

MD5: b1ef4de72eb440dda1b5ae72671998d7
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-19 23:00:18 (a month ago)
ActivationProgram.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.

%desktop%\kms\compiled\x86\programs

ThreatInfo has observed ActivationProgram.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ActivationProgram.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.

ActivationProgram.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 0x00161be7
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2257408

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

.text 1452032 bytes · 64.3% of section data
MD5 23845d07c9c46d498cd75d6cee1a827e
.rdata 202240 bytes · 9.0% of section data
MD5 e5aca73f4da7405871f2d6ae35a92765
.data 435200 bytes · 19.3% of section data
MD5 d887366714e5041850744da4b1dd3765
.eh_fram 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eadf01a4160deb5a011378d3d388f5ea
.rsrc 70144 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 11356e8766d7f9f44e20dd710350b491
.reloc 94208 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 8c4c7510c9a63f7348bd9f395d48a9d3

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.Wacatac

This report identifies ActivationProgram.exe by MD5 b1ef4de72eb440dda1b5ae72671998d7. 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 b1ef4de72eb440dda1b5ae72671998d7.
  • 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.