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Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Bladabindi File reputation report
MD5 b39b4ce1cf731ca51165867da378acee
Latest seen 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago)
Size 40 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Bladabindi. 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.Bladabindi
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago)
File hash
b39b4ce1cf731ca51165867da378acee
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Bladabindi, 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 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Bladabindi, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.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.Bladabindi.

MD5: b39b4ce1cf731ca51165867da378acee
Size: 40 KB
First Published: 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago)
Status: Ransom.Bladabindi (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 03:01:02 (a week ago)
Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.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.

%temp%
%appdata%

ThreatInfo has observed Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.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.

Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.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 0x0000b44e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 9373d772-9ae5-4bd3-a84c-b3c3732a4759
Typelib ID: 146e3f20-775f-44a1-8c48-b075b927fed4

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 40448

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

.text 38400 bytes · 94.9% of section data
MD5 93ea39777829f511506849cbf3a32276
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 93d5f85cf4500d7c31bc257b39a69c3e
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 e1d653c1eeaa7cbebda58b1e22380eac

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.Bladabindi

This report identifies Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.exe by MD5 b39b4ce1cf731ca51165867da378acee. 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 b39b4ce1cf731ca51165867da378acee.
  • 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.