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RuntlmeBroker.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
- Trojan.Wacatac
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-20 23:01:08 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 18d40ce512c12fa3d23443fbf4c3445e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-03-12 23:02:05 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 23:01:08 (a week ago).
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
RuntlmeBroker.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 23:01:08 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If RuntlmeBroker.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 Trojan.Wacatac.
File Details
| MD5: | 18d40ce512c12fa3d23443fbf4c3445e |
| Size: | 14 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-12 23:02:05 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-20 23:01:08 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-20 23:01:08 (a week 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:
| %appdata%\driversupdate |
ThreatInfo has observed RuntlmeBroker.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 RuntlmeBroker.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Chile with 25.0% 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 RuntlmeBroker.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
RuntlmeBroker.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
797e438dc068a9f43b4e9dd9e0e3d455
9510c7b57d20f1f5d2290dec1d240c48
83919be858c3f907bf5e2d237dfda3d7
093ae40457f87efcb2269c35a781df35
afe2cb331e482f0d94cb01ce48582b38
462bf52013d89b4ca6b12708d5f30a27
bd160bf932e99e70d91ddcd1683b7d28
07b5472d347d42780469fb2654b7fc54
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 Trojan.Wacatac
This report identifies RuntlmeBroker.exe by MD5 18d40ce512c12fa3d23443fbf4c3445e. It is part of the Trojan 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.