GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

REPENTOGONUpdater.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Sabsik File reputation report
MD5 2c31104af8d9a3d5fb6ae71288f4f028
Latest seen 2026-05-16 11:00:19 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2024-07-31 23:01:20 (2 years ago)
Size 9 MB

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Detection name
Ransom.Sabsik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-16 11:00:19 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
2c31104af8d9a3d5fb6ae71288f4f028
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-07-31 23:01:20 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 11:00:19 (2 weeks 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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

File context

REPENTOGONUpdater.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 11:00:19 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If REPENTOGONUpdater.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.Sabsik.

File Details

MD5: 2c31104af8d9a3d5fb6ae71288f4f028
Size: 9 MB
First Published: 2024-07-31 23:01:20 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-16 11:00:19 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-16 11:00:19 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

REPENTOGONUpdater.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%
%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common

ThreatInfo has observed REPENTOGONUpdater.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 REPENTOGONUpdater.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 50.0% 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 REPENTOGONUpdater.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

REPENTOGONUpdater.exe 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000c330
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 331776

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

.text 175616 bytes · 52.9% of section data
MD5 75d19a4940b1c41e95d0f65f35d07455
.rdata 77824 bytes · 23.5% of section data
MD5 96a1826104c4a2de81f43556e1c990f7
.data 3584 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 c77d6acf176d4b487ea671c3fd3a6945
.pdata 9216 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 f9c9a5a34be2cb8fd1246f51c7b22c72
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4ec0234c233e8c5ae54cd80f9630ff86
.rsrc 62976 bytes · 19.0% of section data
MD5 455788c285fcfdcb4008bc77e762818a
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 f1d633c1708caf707b59b5e59d6f78b3

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.Sabsik

This report identifies REPENTOGONUpdater.exe by MD5 2c31104af8d9a3d5fb6ae71288f4f028. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 2c31104af8d9a3d5fb6ae71288f4f028.
  • 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 Ransom category to compare similar reports.