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$RQY5ANB.exe threat report

Detected as Risk.NirSoft File reputation report
MD5 84a7fec909cbeb06b636996c03f84e43
Latest seen 2021-01-13 03:11:15 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 03:03:23 (9 years ago)
Size 39 KB
Publisher NirSoft
Product NK2View

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Detection name
Risk.NirSoft
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-13 03:11:15 (5 years ago)
File hash
84a7fec909cbeb06b636996c03f84e43
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.NirSoft, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-29 03:03:23 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 03:11:15 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: NirSoft. Product metadata: NK2View.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 Risk category for related samples and common context.

$RQY5ANB.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NK2View. The reported company name is NirSoft. The current detection status is Risk.NirSoft, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 03:11:15 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If $RQY5ANB.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 Risk.NirSoft.

Product Name: NK2View
Company Name: NirSoft
MD5: 84a7fec909cbeb06b636996c03f84e43
Size: 39 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 03:03:23 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-13 03:11:15 (5 years ago)
Status: Risk.NirSoft (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-13 03:11:15 (5 years ago)
$RQY5ANB.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.

%programfiles%\wscc_x64\nirsoft utilities
%programfiles%\wscc3\nirsoft utilities
%profile%\downloads\outils informatique\gegeek toolkit\wsccportable\nirsoft utilities
%programfiles%\wscc3\nirsoft utilities\nk2view
%appdata%\nirsoft utilities
%programfiles%\wscc\nirsoft utilities
%profile%\contacts\downloads\ns\nirsoft_package_1.19.118
%sysdrive%\dl\1portableapps\windows system control centerx64\nirsoft utilities
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1260824836-4149118044-1646740536-1001\$r4747o2\nirsoft utilities
%sysdrive%\programmi\wsccportable\app\wscc\nirsoft utilities

ThreatInfo has observed $RQY5ANB.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.

nk2view.exe nk2view (2014_12_13 15_28_17 UTC).exe $RQY5ANB.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 70.3%
Windows 7 21.5%
Windows 8.1 5.5%
Windows Vista 0.9%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.9%
Windows 8 0.5%
Windows XP 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for $RQY5ANB.exe is Windows 10 with 70.3% 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.

$RQY5ANB.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 0x000183a0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 39424

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 34304 bytes · 87.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 86c9c641e5de5d9fd0b73170f8a088db
.rsrc 5120 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 d8267839c46dfee7dd1e9dae43cfd02d

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 Risk.NirSoft

This report identifies $RQY5ANB.exe by MD5 84a7fec909cbeb06b636996c03f84e43. It is part of the Risk 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 84a7fec909cbeb06b636996c03f84e43.
  • 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 Risk category to compare similar reports.