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PLDataRecovery.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 571afc946d0e80f27b18004d17937af3
Latest seen 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher ParetoLogic Inc.
Product ParetoLogic Data Recovery

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago)
File hash
571afc946d0e80f27b18004d17937af3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ParetoLogic Inc.. Product metadata: ParetoLogic Data Recovery.

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.

File context

PLDataRecovery.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ParetoLogic Data Recovery. The reported company name is ParetoLogic Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago).

If PLDataRecovery.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 Trojan.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: ParetoLogic Data Recovery
Company Name: ParetoLogic Inc.
MD5: 571afc946d0e80f27b18004d17937af3
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-28 23:08:40 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

PLDataRecovery.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.

Common Places:

%desktop%\nueva carpeta (2)\recuperador de archivos\crack

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

Top country Guatemala
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Guatemala 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:

Windows 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PLDataRecovery.exe is Windows 8.1 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

PLDataRecovery.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 0x00526000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1201152

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

625152 bytes · 52.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 116735eaf06284fd329cc339f0f71c86
207360 bytes · 17.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 96a8ccc4a670bd18d17b6ee9db31dda7
90624 bytes · 7.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 51b3ce787e57be08ee3ed48107a1abd3
31232 bytes · 2.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2dafcec74be37f7b2b862d2c83276b3a
40960 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dcc9f57c7af1384f21cfd6711151375e
.rsrc 70656 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 c165c73fae1a8d7916067e03128f0d2e
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 145f77e7f91d8e80806746535a34347d
.SND 130560 bytes · 10.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b7031e8a1fbfd2d0a7661b75813b6e87
.adata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.zero 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 321cd00d6ad1b61c89a47a4e829ae6f4

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies PLDataRecovery.exe by MD5 571afc946d0e80f27b18004d17937af3. 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 571afc946d0e80f27b18004d17937af3.
  • 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.