GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
BrStMonW.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Ramnit, part of the Worm threat category.
Malware capable of spreading across systems, removable media, or networks. Related Worm reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-03-22 21:05:48 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-22 21:05:48 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Brother Industries, Ltd.. Product metadata: Status Monitor Application.
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 Worm category for related samples and common context.
File context
BrStMonW.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Status Monitor Application. The reported company name is Brother Industries, Ltd.. The current detection status is Worm.Ramnit, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-22 21:05:48 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Worm reports for broader family-level investigation.
If BrStMonW.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.Ramnit.
File Details
| Product Name: | Status Monitor Application |
| Company Name: | Brother Industries, Ltd. |
| MD5: | 889fdfe64e30f856c0018e3706264daf |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-22 21:05:48 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-22 21:05:48 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Worm.Ramnit (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-22 21:05:48 (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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen BrStMonW.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 India 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 BrStMonW.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.
Analysis
BrStMonW.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.
551ac46b71021adfbc0f6dee6963628c
f5e497f81c8fccbd1e676e2608a59869
db51e569691b4796fcb24512bdf216ff
906dac268cc6073ac18b8fffc8a7ce83
c786344993028978b0e532bacd460571
fc67b02d3e1efd5012d8452304b6d87f
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.Ramnit
This report identifies BrStMonW.exe by MD5 889fdfe64e30f856c0018e3706264daf. 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.