RuntimeBroker.exe threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects RuntimeBroker.exe as Ransom.Wacatac. The sample was last observed on 2022-08-26 23:56:10 (3 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System / RuntimeBroker.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-26 23:56:10 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-26 23:56:10 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Product metadata: RuntimeBroker.

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.

RuntimeBroker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RuntimeBroker. The reported company name is Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-26 23:56:10 (3 years ago).

If RuntimeBroker.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.

File Details

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

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

Top country Lithuania

Share 100.0%

Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Lithuania with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for RuntimeBroker.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

RuntimeBroker.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.

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 RuntimeBroker.exe by MD5 d2ca6f5fb6520e5160d7e99079c5d287. 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 d2ca6f5fb6520e5160d7e99079c5d287.
• 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.