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RecoverKeys_x86.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 36b5811ebd71a7f7c61ef62a9dc5d385
Latest seen 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago)
Size 11 MB
Publisher Sergei Strelec
Product 7-Zip SFX

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Detection name
Ransom.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago)
File hash
36b5811ebd71a7f7c61ef62a9dc5d385
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac.

Timeline

First seen 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sergei Strelec. Product metadata: 7-Zip SFX.

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.

RecoverKeys_x86.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 7-Zip SFX. The reported company name is Sergei Strelec. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago).

If RecoverKeys_x86.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.

Product Name: 7-Zip SFX
Company Name: Sergei Strelec
MD5: 36b5811ebd71a7f7c61ef62a9dc5d385
Size: 11 MB
First Published: 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-01 23:48:07 (2 years ago)
RecoverKeys_x86.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.

%profile%\downloads\complete\winpe 11-10-8 sergei strelec 2023_06_25 english\winpe11_10_8_sergei_strelec_x86_x64_2023.06.25_english\sstr\minst\portable

ThreatInfo has observed RecoverKeys_x86.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 RecoverKeys_x86.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.

RecoverKeys_x86.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 0x00015cbf
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 221696

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

.text 87040 bytes · 39.3% of section data
MD5 3ec934cc436d7b64c1d6b75a6b7b1156
.rdata 13312 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 b7ca18a7adbe2e37497203064a96d994
.data 2048 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 e25c694b4e1f6a6310362c4fe77c745a
.rsrc 119296 bytes · 53.8% of section data
MD5 ca6932d329841d4f322aeeafe5590efc

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 RecoverKeys_x86.exe by MD5 36b5811ebd71a7f7c61ef62a9dc5d385. 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 36b5811ebd71a7f7c61ef62a9dc5d385.
  • 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.