GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Launcher.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.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-21 05:00:30 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 4de2d1a3529526b8dbddee589f03ae2e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Gen, 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 2025-07-31 23:01:30 (10 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 05:00:30 (a week ago).
Company metadata: ZeroBrane LLC.
Signed by ZeroBrane LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
Launcher.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is ZeroBrane LLC. The current detection status is Ransom.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 05:00:30 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Launcher.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.Gen.
File Details
| Company Name: | ZeroBrane LLC |
| MD5: | 4de2d1a3529526b8dbddee589f03ae2e |
| Size: | 50 KB |
| First Published: | 2025-07-31 23:01:30 (10 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-21 05:00:30 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-21 05:00:30 (a week 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | ZeroBrane LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on Launcher.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads |
ThreatInfo has observed Launcher.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 Launcher.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Philippines with 85.7% 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 Launcher.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
Launcher.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.
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cedce48dcfb2071e84f568d3b1baad38
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166b8c207760bf1b571762e0701a6b67
278e40fd77098e769e5af68733551d5c
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.Gen
This report identifies Launcher.exe by MD5 4de2d1a3529526b8dbddee589f03ae2e. 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.