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MDAC_TYP.EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Virus.Gael. 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
- Virus.Gael
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-02-10 23:01:48 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 6b3edb57f9e38c816ea49d083bc1aeca
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Virus.Gael, part of the Virus threat category.
Self-replicating or infecting malware families and related samples. Related Virus reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-01-16 21:04:18 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-10 23:01:48 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System.
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 Virus category for related samples and common context.
File context
MDAC_TYP.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Virus.Gael, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-10 23:01:48 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Virus reports for broader family-level investigation.
If MDAC_TYP.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 Virus.Gael.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft(R) Windows NT(R) Operating System |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 6b3edb57f9e38c816ea49d083bc1aeca |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-01-16 21:04:18 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-02-10 23:01:48 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Virus.Gael (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-02-10 23:01:48 (a year 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:
| %windir% |
| %sysdrive%\programas\package |
| %sysdrive%\solucao\instalacao\sistema |
| %sysdrive%\solucao\calcados\instalacao |
| %sysdrive%\solucao\sistemateste\instalacao |
ThreatInfo has observed MDAC_TYP.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 MDAC_TYP.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 Brazil with 80.0% 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 MDAC_TYP.EXE is Windows Server 2008 R2 with 60.0% 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
MDAC_TYP.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.
567fc16a3681c034d548c757e23f63a6
a8800423228f9a86657c80297a8ce5f0
525826a3f7546ed65cd613c5b01ab53c
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 Virus.Gael
This report identifies MDAC_TYP.EXE by MD5 6b3edb57f9e38c816ea49d083bc1aeca. It is part of the Virus 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.