GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HBCDCustomizer.exe threat report
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 2024-05-05 23:02:04 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-05 23:02:04 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: http://www.hiren.info. Product metadata: HBCDCustomizer.
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
HBCDCustomizer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HBCDCustomizer. The reported company name is http://www.hiren.info. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-05 23:02:04 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If HBCDCustomizer.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: | HBCDCustomizer |
| Company Name: | http://www.hiren.info |
| MD5: | 32446684a312fc74133374a42ee6517a |
| Size: | 247 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-05-05 23:02:04 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-05 23:02:04 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-05 23:02:04 (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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen HBCDCustomizer.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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:
The most common operating system signal for HBCDCustomizer.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
HBCDCustomizer.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.
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
3aa049f0a9cbbd1d90f7105ba17fd97f
bf11184482fa30a62460c688c4ea4c02
8c2794ce029b77927790147a532b45cb
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 HBCDCustomizer.exe by MD5 32446684a312fc74133374a42ee6517a. 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.