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ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 ea7af616107d2f00cf548ca950034b43
Latest seen 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
Size 43 MB
Publisher ESET, spol. s r.o.
Product ESET Security Ultimate

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. 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.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
File hash
ea7af616107d2f00cf548ca950034b43
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac.

Timeline

First seen 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ESET, spol. s r.o. . Product metadata: ESET Security Ultimate .

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.

File context

ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ESET Security Ultimate . The reported company name is ESET, spol. s r.o. . The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago).

If ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.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.Wacatac.

File Details

Product Name: ESET Security Ultimate
Company Name: ESET, spol. s r.o.
MD5: ea7af616107d2f00cf548ca950034b43
Size: 43 MB
First Published: 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-08 23:00:59 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.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:

%profile%\downloads

ThreatInfo has observed ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.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

ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.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 0x000b5eec
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 819200

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

.text 735232 bytes · 89.8% of section data
MD5 ad6e46e3a3acdb533eb6a077f6d065af
.itext 6144 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d40fc822339d01f2abcc5493ac101c94
.data 14336 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 4c195d5591f6d61265df08a3733de3a2
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 a73d686f1e8b9bb06ec767721135e397
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 41b8ce23dd243d14beebc71771885c89
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 37c1a5c63717831863e018c0f51dabb7
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8f2f090acd9622c88a6a852e72f94e96
.rsrc 57856 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 1ecbd2212ad4d281a52eb6b2d998d60e

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.Wacatac

This report identifies ESETSecurityUltimate18.0.12.0x86.exe by MD5 ea7af616107d2f00cf548ca950034b43. 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 ea7af616107d2f00cf548ca950034b43.
  • 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.