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Adjprog.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Zbot File reputation report
MD5 98e74ea91fef509c87540eb87df74f40
Latest seen 2024-09-29 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
First seen 2022-05-26 23:11:18 (4 years ago)
Size 21 MB

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Detection name
Ransom.Zbot
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-09-29 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
File hash
98e74ea91fef509c87540eb87df74f40
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Zbot, 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 2022-05-26 23:11:18 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-29 23:02:21 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Adjustment program for EPSON inkjet printer.

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.

Adjprog.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adjustment program for EPSON inkjet printer. The current detection status is Ransom.Zbot, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-29 23:02:21 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Adjprog.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.Zbot.

Product Name: Adjustment program for EPSON inkjet printer
MD5: 98e74ea91fef509c87540eb87df74f40
Size: 21 MB
First Published: 2022-05-26 23:11:18 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-29 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Zbot (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-29 23:02:21 (2 years ago)
Adjprog.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%
%sysdrive%\drive\softwre\epson\gratis\reseteadores por probar\reseteadores epson
%sysdrive%\app
%profile%\onedrive - access srl\escritorio\pipa\teu 9 software\08-impresoras\reset epson
%profile%\downloads
%sysdrive%\programas2022\impresoras ric\epson todas\reset impresoras epson
%sysdrive%\programas2022\impresoras ric\epson todas\datos epson l805 wifi\reset

ThreatInfo has observed Adjprog.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 85.7%
Windows 7 14.3%

The most common operating system signal for Adjprog.exe is Windows 10 with 85.7% 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.

Adjprog.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 0x00167661
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 22032656

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

.textbss 19374352 bytes · 87.9% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 5f307df9d694512cb321b423f1784bd4
.text 8192 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 89404d2a461f53bbe455a2999e453e84
.data 1572864 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 dea62ab9a5d74c6afdd6bafa03c0c9bf
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1ed9e847e43fb63598db9681e0279430
.rsrc 16384 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b81a743aa5e81b9c69c11a1acd91a1b4
NieoSND 1048576 bytes · 4.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6ccfc063a7dc5e63bdbb9833cba63888
.mackt 8192 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0b41180b2e4ae4958d98dcb029944bd2

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.Zbot

This report identifies Adjprog.exe by MD5 98e74ea91fef509c87540eb87df74f40. 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 98e74ea91fef509c87540eb87df74f40.
  • 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.