GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HD_SPEED.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.Zbot. 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.Zbot
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- b97905d7922d034bd796fb23eb714fc3
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Zbot, 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 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: SteelBytes. Product metadata: hd_speed.
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_SPEED.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with hd_speed. The reported company name is SteelBytes. The current detection status is Ransom.Zbot, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If HD_SPEED.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.Zbot.
File Details
| Product Name: | hd_speed |
| Company Name: | SteelBytes |
| MD5: | b97905d7922d034bd796fb23eb714fc3 |
| Size: | 193 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Zbot (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-15 21:00:34 (2 weeks 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%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3786866282-3022329392-383807575-1003\$rvq1mfe |
ThreatInfo has observed HD_SPEED.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_SPEED.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 United States 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_SPEED.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_SPEED.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.
d1c4bc1de819feedc8fc3f2c60de75ff
6857ec3a619259626ad123e740a501e6
bf097ee7c6047cb95626dde02f4757f2
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5f697eaf92e978ec2b4a712974a7e043
1d1eab54d5fca29b233aec6addfdc681
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.Zbot
This report identifies HD_SPEED.EXE by MD5 b97905d7922d034bd796fb23eb714fc3. 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.