GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DataRecovery (2).exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Gen File reputation report
MD5 5ac7dff01405541e99e08c4d7c6965e4
Latest seen 2024-10-20 23:01:34 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-01 22:04:19 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
Adware.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-10-20 23:01:34 (2 years ago)
File hash
5ac7dff01405541e99e08c4d7c6965e4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-01 22:04:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-20 23:01:34 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: X.M.Y International, LLC. Product metadata: WinASO Data Recovery.

Digital signature

Signed by Sunny Network Tech LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

DataRecovery (2).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinASO Data Recovery. The reported company name is X.M.Y International, LLC. The current detection status is Adware.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-20 23:01:34 (2 years ago).

If DataRecovery (2).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 Adware.Gen.

Product Name: WinASO Data Recovery
Company Name: X.M.Y International, LLC
MD5: 5ac7dff01405541e99e08c4d7c6965e4
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2018-02-01 22:04:19 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-10-20 23:01:34 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-10-20 23:01:34 (2 years ago)
DataRecovery (2).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: Sunny Network Tech LTD.
Status: Valid

The signature on DataRecovery (2).exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%\winaso\registry optimizer
%sysdrive%\multiboot\portable\winaso registry optimizer 5.4
%sysdrive%\winaso.registry.optimizer.5.3.0.0.portable\app
%sysdrive%\winaso.registry.optimizer.v5.2.0.0-p2p+portable\winaso.registry.optimizer.v5.2.0.0-p2p+portable\regoptportable\app
%sysdrive%\احتياطى برامج نسخة\منظف الكمبيوتر\app
%desktop%\shortcuts\winaso\registry optimizer
%desktop%\shortcuts\winaso\shortcuts\winaso\registry optimizer
%desktop%\utilizados\registry cleaners\winasoregistryoptimizerportable\app\programfiles
%sysdrive%\registry optimizer
%sysdrive%\nettoyahe pc\winaso registry optimizer 5.3.0 + portable\app

ThreatInfo has observed DataRecovery (2).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.

DataRecovery.exe DataRecovery (2).exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 48.8%
Windows 7 36.1%
Windows XP 9.8%
Windows 8.1 3.7%
Windows 8 0.8%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.5%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for DataRecovery (2).exe is Windows 10 with 48.8% 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.

DataRecovery (2).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 0x0010bb58
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 2793984

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

.text 1086464 bytes · 38.9% of section data
MD5 fd703e9704e96051563179307aa36ff1
.itext 3584 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2f651c9d5bdf67618cd46a4167eefe46
.data 28672 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 e18e3c843b536d4cc59ec879807d819e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 15360 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 2c6cc5183725aacd71ab0ee25d0106b4
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bdf9ee3a2fdbe5879d81da0106a5edef
.reloc 64000 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 e1779e1d318691b5613e2e3505ef58be
.rsrc 1595392 bytes · 57.1% of section data
MD5 b20cd9c17fcb7518219afebbc5e5b11a

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 Adware.Gen

This report identifies DataRecovery (2).exe by MD5 5ac7dff01405541e99e08c4d7c6965e4. 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 5ac7dff01405541e99e08c4d7c6965e4.
  • 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.