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EEURestart.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Exp File reputation report
MD5 5536c3d72de49295b53323596c4ec959
Latest seen 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Size 514 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Exp. 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.Exp
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
5536c3d72de49295b53323596c4ec959
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Exp, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago).

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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

File context

EEURestart.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Exp, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If EEURestart.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.Exp.

File Details

MD5: 5536c3d72de49295b53323596c4ec959
Size: 514 KB
First Published: 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Ransom.Exp (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-17 05:01:02 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

EEURestart.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.

Common Places:

%system%\driverstore\filerepository\u0200690.inf_amd64_68df361886f7d87c
%system%

ThreatInfo has observed EEURestart.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 EEURestart.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russia 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for EEURestart.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

EEURestart.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000015f4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 494080

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

.text 387584 bytes · 78.4% of section data
MD5 768ec808f832a2b619a64bd6d1f2f456
.rdata 78848 bytes · 16.0% of section data
MD5 4b3d197bbdb50d680bfcabed8561a27c
.data 3584 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 5e36304ddba2884d9e9c81f44baf525f
.pdata 18944 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 88f052f2e20eda6dd31662b0e658b26d
memcpy_ 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9952aa9be3481755b881e40e9202a5f8
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5241663bdfa4434f5c586a67f9b752ca
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
_guard_c 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32edd8e667a5ba8213bd531341fd7881
_guard_d 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eb6b3edfc2d527777a4407c52a19279f
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 e6c4fc23f77ffb5ddf16a8576b2fc224
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 1fd8f2bcae7fe6a28169f46d5e97bc9d

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.Exp

This report identifies EEURestart.exe by MD5 5536c3d72de49295b53323596c4ec959. It is part of the Ransom 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 5536c3d72de49295b53323596c4ec959.
  • 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 Ransom category to compare similar reports.