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Programs.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 2a04f1b2a91e550458647aef3eb793df
Latest seen 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago)
Size 39 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago)
File hash
2a04f1b2a91e550458647aef3eb793df
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago).

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

Programs.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Programs.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.Wacatac.

File Details

MD5: 2a04f1b2a91e550458647aef3eb793df
Size: 39 KB
First Published: 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-20 10:00:38 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

Programs.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:

%profile%

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

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Programs.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

Programs.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000012e0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 27648

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

.text 11264 bytes · 40.7% of section data
MD5 db6316429478b1750d633d0f1cf1b3f7
.data 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 16ee782ec66fa7ed5ac2296b1e04dae0
.rdata 1024 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 4d1fff0c585286665815b7eb167dcc2d
/4 2560 bytes · 9.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d7a96fe69d394aa1f10d9f2e07e6874f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 1536 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 5f4b7332dfa3f0be0ee2d0899f001b58
.CRT 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 82fc8deb6bc4702e40681d3840ed8b80
.tls 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 f7a419142b47f1a6560b6d595ae80d75
/14 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4989c6ca547314e1e58f85f3685630a4
/29 7680 bytes · 27.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 67cab0a4626ebe1ff39234f61a337d32
/41 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f209b8eeedb4402bcc92889fdf74aaa
/55 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f0fe2f371079d6acf3bd36b9b8068e6
/67 512 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 11ec7dc57dbdf300df17b0c9cbce3b5f

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.Wacatac

This report identifies Programs.exe by MD5 2a04f1b2a91e550458647aef3eb793df. It is part of the Trojan 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 2a04f1b2a91e550458647aef3eb793df.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.