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Antivirus_Removal_Tool.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 181299e875bfbb92a2e251bca51c923a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year ago); latest analysis 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Alexandre Coelho. Product metadata: Antivirus Removal Tool.
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
Antivirus_Removal_Tool.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Antivirus Removal Tool. The reported company name is Alexandre Coelho. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Antivirus_Removal_Tool.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | Antivirus Removal Tool |
| Company Name: | Alexandre Coelho |
| MD5: | 181299e875bfbb92a2e251bca51c923a |
| Size: | 920 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-12-26 23:02:45 (a year 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.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads\compressed |
ThreatInfo has observed Antivirus_Removal_Tool.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Antivirus_Removal_Tool.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 Antivirus_Removal_Tool.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.
Analysis
Antivirus_Removal_Tool.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 8fd84611-0882-41f7-acae-3d545a683690 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0028c9b0f824e3ab79456e0a9a29a142
1a454a099afd3f3b63b760497514c3b0
258685248b40132272e4ebb4a748e691
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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies Antivirus_Removal_Tool.exe by MD5 181299e875bfbb92a2e251bca51c923a. It is part of the Hack 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.