GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

FAHScreensaver.scr threat report

Detected as RansomWin32.Gen File reputation report
MD5 451dabf61a47b9d124a39d6ef29faa46
Latest seen 2021-09-17 20:30:16 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-03-09 10:16:26 (6 years ago)
Size 16 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as RansomWin32.Gen. 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
RansomWin32.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-09-17 20:30:16 (4 years ago)
File hash
451dabf61a47b9d124a39d6ef29faa46
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as RansomWin32.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-09 10:16:26 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-17 20:30:16 (4 years 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.

File context

FAHScreensaver.scr is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is RansomWin32.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-17 20:30:16 (4 years ago).

If FAHScreensaver.scr 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 RansomWin32.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 451dabf61a47b9d124a39d6ef29faa46
Size: 16 MB
First Published: 2020-03-09 10:16:26 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-09-17 20:30:16 (4 years ago)
Status: RansomWin32.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-09-17 20:30:16 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

FAHScreensaver.scr 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:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed FAHScreensaver.scr 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:

6 observed countries
28.6%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%
14.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 28.6% 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 FAHScreensaver.scr 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

FAHScreensaver.scr 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 0x00001feb
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 17276928

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

.text 4588032 bytes · 26.6% of section data
MD5 c3a355f3c3f25b8e87842c8c76ab5f9f
.rdata 12261376 bytes · 71.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 cd82880940e81f00ddb5c1d51ca70c92
.data 179712 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 e715410958d2d2ed2a7b36ed4b580f1d
.idata 10240 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 6ed3d46816ff5fd90c2224bffbad5d63
.gfids 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c361c1ee04c3ec349dc6c1b1424fe143
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00e37b6aa8057707c36c24c1bab9938f
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b0bd9a1ced86791f5698fde58e0446f6
.reloc 231424 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 a1b0f5afe468d08aa4362de09f80cac0

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 RansomWin32.Gen

This report identifies FAHScreensaver.scr by MD5 451dabf61a47b9d124a39d6ef29faa46. 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 451dabf61a47b9d124a39d6ef29faa46.
  • 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.