GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HD Vending Machines.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
- 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 5fb5cae096907fe21d7158419e917b19
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 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: www.GameModding.net. Product metadata: ModInstall.
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
HD Vending Machines.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ModInstall. The reported company name is www.GameModding.net. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If HD Vending Machines.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: | ModInstall |
| Company Name: | www.GameModding.net |
| MD5: | 5fb5cae096907fe21d7158419e917b19 |
| Size: | 12 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-11-21 23:33:32 (3 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:
| %sysdrive%\диск d\приложения\игры\gta san andreas (2004) (pc)\моды |
ThreatInfo has observed HD Vending Machines.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 HD Vending Machines.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 Ukraine 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 HD Vending Machines.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
HD Vending Machines.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.
512d38d688e965fd53bff74ed8efa245
e848707c97994732a315c514173c1c29
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e2b60331a08799fafcdc84837a7d081a
ab0a8c9c417d940956bafb0f1efa9827
4ec6df53b99b770c20d0e1152abf8484
5cb7244fdfa1b9d742740aa183b8d7d4
e8b15ca1066b1f9ef4e6d164434aa83a
58b3c02c147c00b96765cc990a22efdb
c288058ada5fba7e627eb47729591ad2
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 HD Vending Machines.exe by MD5 5fb5cae096907fe21d7158419e917b19. 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.