GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

KaOsDupe.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 52e929cd1efe59d1024c3f113429b21f
Latest seen 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
Size 1 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
52e929cd1efe59d1024c3f113429b21f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

KaOsDupe.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KaOsDupe.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 Trojan.Wacatac.

MD5: 52e929cd1efe59d1024c3f113429b21f
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-15 11:01:05 (2 weeks ago)
KaOsDupe.exe 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.

%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1261217741-421094253-1499303424-1002

ThreatInfo has observed KaOsDupe.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for KaOsDupe.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.

KaOsDupe.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000049cc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 23552

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

CODE 15872 bytes · 67.4% of section data
MD5 e5af2b561a105c83889f0215ab18457e
DATA 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 9ad8003521b87f8cce289c6ec541c791
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2048 bytes · 8.7% of section data
MD5 a5b5ad6d78b1896c5753c5f99d3e068f
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 484d180df1b4650cec3a193949973d3b
.reloc 1536 bytes · 6.5% of section data
MD5 53e979547d8c2ea86560ac45de08ae25
.rsrc 3072 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 5cdf3ba400a3a2428ced029313f4ffcd

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 Trojan.Wacatac

This report identifies KaOsDupe.exe by MD5 52e929cd1efe59d1024c3f113429b21f. It is part of the Trojan 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 52e929cd1efe59d1024c3f113429b21f.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.