GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
F5DB.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.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
- 2023-10-24 23:32:35 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 19a50e5695ad1c1cf9ac47ae36785b5e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-10-18 23:18:40 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-24 23:32:35 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: QlikTech International AB. Product metadata: QlikView.
Signed by HDD Verbatim Digital EVO-II 5Tb HDWG460EZSTA N300 (4096rpm) 4036Mb 0.5 Rtl. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
F5DB.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with QlikView. The reported company name is QlikTech International AB. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-24 23:32:35 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If F5DB.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: | QlikView |
| Company Name: | QlikTech International AB |
| MD5: | 19a50e5695ad1c1cf9ac47ae36785b5e |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-10-18 23:18:40 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-24 23:32:35 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-24 23:32:35 (2 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | HDD Verbatim Digital EVO-II 5Tb HDWG460EZSTA N300 (4096rpm) 4036Mb 0.5 Rtl |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on F5DB.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.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed F5DB.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 F5DB.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 Bolivia with 66.7% 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 F5DB.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
F5DB.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.
743487bbf7f08f760aeb4221785f9ca8
f438bcc9ae0f2573001ff4ef0a50b5ba
9c1423bb9312dfabf26dd364645c5e4c
1f366b5ff4ea79c8d93b40e663017312
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
a02f25eeb698c4951ff9a668207b5fac
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 F5DB.exe by MD5 19a50e5695ad1c1cf9ac47ae36785b5e. 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.