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FLAC to MP3 Converter.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.Locky. 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.Locky
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-04-13 20:18:49 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 22fb51966774b6ea15617b02e3326ec6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Locky.
First seen 2018-09-03 14:15:19 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-13 20:18:49 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Accmeware Corporation. Product metadata: FLAC to MP3 Converter.
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.
File context
FLAC to MP3 Converter.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FLAC to MP3 Converter. The reported company name is Accmeware Corporation. The current detection status is Ransom.Locky, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-13 20:18:49 (5 years ago).
If FLAC to MP3 Converter.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.Locky.
File Details
| Product Name: | FLAC to MP3 Converter |
| Company Name: | Accmeware Corporation |
| MD5: | 22fb51966774b6ea15617b02e3326ec6 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-09-03 14:15:19 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-04-13 20:18:49 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Locky (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-04-13 20:18:49 (5 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed FLAC to MP3 Converter.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 FLAC to MP3 Converter.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Sweden with 25.0% 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 FLAC to MP3 Converter.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
FLAC to MP3 Converter.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.
280ba9f48e0ad65f4d3599c312eca683
5d79508e46451b4ac28f7f8e47c637e4
6e7e1e86a7e5f486424a0a3b7d815b46
c228fd9c6605b88b948bb3d855c23693
b264faedf87c6d1e02b960b2cec95bd6
254ea38dcd645af6831535078fe6331a
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.Locky
This report identifies FLAC to MP3 Converter.exe by MD5 22fb51966774b6ea15617b02e3326ec6. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.