GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CE55.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.STOP. 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
- Ransom.STOP
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-14 23:00:18 (21 hours ago)
- File hash
- a356ca2c24a9d156641f4140d5d8f9db
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.STOP.
First seen 2023-07-23 23:33:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 23:00:18 (21 hours ago).
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.
File context
CE55.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Surfshark. The reported company name is Horse. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-14 23:00:18 (21 hours ago).
If CE55.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.STOP.
File Details
| Product Name: | Surfshark |
| Company Name: | Horse |
| MD5: | a356ca2c24a9d156641f4140d5d8f9db |
| Size: | 767 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-07-23 23:33:58 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-14 23:00:18 (21 hours ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.STOP (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-14 23:00:18 (21 hours 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:
| %localappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed CE55.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 CE55.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 89.5% 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 CE55.exe is Windows 7 with 89.5% 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
CE55.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.
5d67efc6418ea744250965a61af59cc3
b0e4a090afaab78f529621d82521575b
683da2c1db7af16fa73c8e982f8f1c73
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.STOP
This report identifies CE55.exe by MD5 a356ca2c24a9d156641f4140d5d8f9db. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.