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METODOLO4.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Pack.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
- Pack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-05-11 23:13:42 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- e7baee5c1fc758eeb69eab1337074319
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Pack.Gen, part of the Pack threat category.
Packed or protected files where obfuscation makes trust and intent harder to verify. Related Pack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-05-11 23:03:45 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-11 23:13:42 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: PKWARE, Inc.. Product metadata: PKSFX® for Windows.
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 Pack category for related samples and common context.
File context
METODOLO4.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PKSFX® for Windows. The reported company name is PKWARE, Inc.. The current detection status is Pack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-11 23:13:42 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Pack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If METODOLO4.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 Pack.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | PKSFX® for Windows |
| Company Name: | PKWARE, Inc. |
| MD5: | e7baee5c1fc758eeb69eab1337074319 |
| Size: | 703 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-11 23:03:45 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-11 23:13:42 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Pack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-11 23:13:42 (4 years 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%\copia de seguridad\archivo dr wilson antes 2016\disco d |
| %sysdrive%\comisaria de familia 2019\copia de seguridad sept 18 de 2019\cppia de seguridad 05 sept 2018\dctos comisaria comi\usuario disco c\comisaria de flia\desktop\escritoio\carpeta de trabajo procesos comisaria |
| %sysdrive%\copia de seguridad\archivo dr wilson antes 2016\usuario disco c\comisaria de flia\desktop\escritoio\carpeta de trabajo procesos comisaria |
| %sysdrive%\comisaria de familia 2019\copia de seguridad sept 18 de 2019\cppia de seguridad 05 sept 2018\dctos comisaria comi\disco d |
| %sysdrive%\copia de seguridad\archivo dr wilson antes 2016\escritoio\carpeta de trabajo procesos comisaria |
| %sysdrive%\comisaria de familia 2019\copia de seguridad sept 18 de 2019\cppia de seguridad 05 sept 2018\dctos comisaria comi\escritoio\carpeta de trabajo procesos comisaria |
ThreatInfo has observed METODOLO4.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 METODOLO4.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 Colombia 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 METODOLO4.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
METODOLO4.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.
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
dcff17b6b4836f3677cf3fd36728e430
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
77f76ed01c2210fcaef5be21f3a208d6
6c6fb0334749d7213bb5ffea22f47437
73a9cfacd96eae87c3103ec4e0558175
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 Pack.Gen
This report identifies METODOLO4.exe by MD5 e7baee5c1fc758eeb69eab1337074319. It is part of the Pack 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.