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PPJ2DD (2).EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
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
- 2024-02-28 23:21:29 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 41c848458edbb145f136297d4e8fd9d7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-30 18:12:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-02-28 23:21:29 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: SEGA ENTERPRISES,LTD. Product metadata: SEGA Enterprises PPJ2DD.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
PPJ2DD (2).EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SEGA Enterprises PPJ2DD. The reported company name is SEGA ENTERPRISES,LTD. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2024-02-28 23:21:29 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PPJ2DD (2).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.
File Details
| Product Name: | SEGA Enterprises PPJ2DD |
| Company Name: | SEGA ENTERPRISES,LTD |
| MD5: | 41c848458edbb145f136297d4e8fd9d7 |
| Size: | 969 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-30 18:12:50 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-02-28 23:21:29 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-02-28 23:21:29 (2 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:
| %desktop%\32 gb flas\dos oyunları\vcop |
| %sysdrive%\d2\f\games 3 |
| %sysdrive%\العاب\العاب جميلة |
| %sysdrive%\العاب\حبيب محمد\165 لعبة دبابات وطيارات |
| %sysdrive%\العاب\حبيب محمد\180 لعبة مصارعة |
| %sysdrive%\الإنسان الألي |
| %sysdrive%\العاب أسترجية |
ThreatInfo has observed PPJ2DD (2).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.
File Names:
7 observed namesThis 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen PPJ2DD (2).EXE across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 81.8% 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 PPJ2DD (2).EXE is Windows 7 with 54.5% 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
PPJ2DD (2).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.
14d5619f304687555ee38c2cf2a99039
d87143774d535f14f8688a27bd788ca8
2c672406627e1cd4fe5ac867f4d68823
788369ca0bacda8c3d771fb067e87d3c
e336c9eb3914fb851af5a41b7e544652
99d2f9e8df76023b80e3ca9110a3acd5
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 PPJ2DD (2).EXE by MD5 41c848458edbb145f136297d4e8fd9d7. 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.