MADARA.exe threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects MADARA.exe as Ransom.Wacatac. The sample was last observed on 2025-08-31 23:00:25 (9 months ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Cracking the code 4 fun! / Project X. This detection belongs to the Ransom report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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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

2025-08-31 23:00:25 (9 months ago)

File hash

d402549ba23a9ef15ebce2169e0d0368

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

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

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2025-08-31 23:00:25 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2025-08-31 23:00:25 (9 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Cracking the code 4 fun!. Product metadata: Project X.

Digital signature

Signed by MADARA. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

MADARA.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Project X. The reported company name is Cracking the code 4 fun!. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2025-08-31 23:00:25 (9 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If MADARA.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

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

The signature on MADARA.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

ThreatInfo has observed MADARA.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 MADARA.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States

Share 100.0%

Low High activity

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.

The most common operating system signal for MADARA.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

MADARA.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 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 MADARA.exe by MD5 d402549ba23a9ef15ebce2169e0d0368. 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.

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Recommended next steps

• Compare the local file MD5 with d402549ba23a9ef15ebce2169e0d0368.
• 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 Ransom category to compare similar reports.