GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

MPGPH131.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 c6099ea2e0b3f24ca504b1608a228b8e
Latest seen 2024-01-12 23:32:33 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-01-11 23:17:19 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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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
2024-01-12 23:32:33 (2 years ago)
File hash
c6099ea2e0b3f24ca504b1608a228b8e
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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 2024-01-11 23:17:19 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-12 23:32:33 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Enigma Protector Developers Team. Product metadata: The Enigma Protector.

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.

MPGPH131.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The Enigma Protector. The reported company name is The Enigma Protector Developers Team. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-12 23:32:33 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If MPGPH131.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.

Product Name: The Enigma Protector
Company Name: The Enigma Protector Developers Team
MD5: c6099ea2e0b3f24ca504b1608a228b8e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2024-01-11 23:17:19 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-12 23:32:33 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-12 23:32:33 (2 years ago)
MPGPH131.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.

%commonappdata%
%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed MPGPH131.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 MPGPH131.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.

MPGPH131.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 0x0051418c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1874432

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

503808 bytes · 26.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bbfc9b7af7c8f1dd684565e106237885
81920 bytes · 4.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 69001c36186df9cf5f8ddd54dd4c90de
2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3eab9d9bfdd514fa221bd57c58407a41
0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
29184 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9b6331c908f3be8e56141231965a57ee
.rsrc 48128 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 91290171cbaffdede7155ae06b429d7f
195584 bytes · 10.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 80b6c84b86fca45f67c4b253ae0fd676
.data 1013760 bytes · 54.1% of section data
MD5 6e54963bacbbe0d259522cef6ddabd21

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 MPGPH131.exe by MD5 c6099ea2e0b3f24ca504b1608a228b8e. 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 c6099ea2e0b3f24ca504b1608a228b8e.
  • 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.