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R3nzSkin.dll 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
- 2024-06-04 23:00:52 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- ac45dbbe1c6229e9077357dc8586af2e
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 2024-04-06 23:01:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-04 23:00:52 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: R3nzSoftware Inc.. Product metadata: R3nzSkin DLL.
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
R3nzSkin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with R3nzSkin DLL. The reported company name is R3nzSoftware Inc.. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-04 23:00:52 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If R3nzSkin.dll 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: | R3nzSkin DLL |
| Company Name: | R3nzSoftware Inc. |
| MD5: | ac45dbbe1c6229e9077357dc8586af2e |
| Size: | 740 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-04-06 23:01:49 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-06-04 23:00:52 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-06-04 23:00:52 (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:
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2953667789-1311631824-3037057315-1001 |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin |
| %sysdrive% |
ThreatInfo has observed R3nzSkin.dll 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 R3nzSkin.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 75.0% 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 R3nzSkin.dll 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
R3nzSkin.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
73c8a273e043b0715d622ddcd9fe6bf3
c54039c1453a49df7dcf4ac72b85bc2c
f01055e7c3b63051d3810a86179379b1
4918b0cbe12b915b72227875bf0959b3
57cb3366cc1f8eadbba9fa7dbb368ac6
140be5b3df7c0e8472abac146c7bdc15
77020377dcc764faa11a3081cc1547de
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 R3nzSkin.dll by MD5 ac45dbbe1c6229e9077357dc8586af2e. 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.