GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

AutoIt3.exe threat report

Detected as Worm.Rowmanti File reputation report
MD5 cdfc6ea3d57a194d327b793aff2544c2
Latest seen 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago)
Size 809 KB
Publisher AutoIt Team

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Detection name
Worm.Rowmanti
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago)
File hash
cdfc6ea3d57a194d327b793aff2544c2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Rowmanti, part of the Worm threat category.

Category context

Malware capable of spreading across systems, removable media, or networks. Related Worm reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: AutoIt Team. Product metadata: AutoIt v3 Script.

Digital signature

Signed by AutoIt Consulting Ltd. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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 Worm category for related samples and common context.

AutoIt3.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AutoIt v3 Script. The reported company name is AutoIt Team. The current detection status is Worm.Rowmanti, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Worm reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AutoIt3.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 Worm.Rowmanti.

Product Name: AutoIt v3 Script
Company Name: AutoIt Team
MD5: cdfc6ea3d57a194d327b793aff2544c2
Size: 809 KB
First Published: 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago)
Status: Worm.Rowmanti (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-06 07:17:17 (5 years ago)
AutoIt3.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.

Signed By: AutoIt Consulting Ltd
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on AutoIt3.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.

%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed AutoIt3.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AutoIt3.exe is Windows 7 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.

AutoIt3.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 0x000164e1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 741376

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

.text 525824 bytes · 70.9% of section data
MD5 e85875855c5a954359196fced4ebbf00
.rdata 57344 bytes · 7.7% of section data
MD5 b19195bd10fd0137d1243bf6477e30cd
.data 26624 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 b507a11a98d5604998e6f4aea115ac82
.rsrc 101376 bytes · 13.7% of section data
MD5 2078839cb3fe2930a5b5a2511de85330
.reloc 30208 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 8c3d02534aa508c46376d7dcfb5d14c8

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 Worm.Rowmanti

This report identifies AutoIt3.exe by MD5 cdfc6ea3d57a194d327b793aff2544c2. It is part of the Worm 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 cdfc6ea3d57a194d327b793aff2544c2.
  • 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 Worm category to compare similar reports.