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START.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
- 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago)
- File hash
- 5cf887cffb86664276b8cef56e6feac7
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 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month 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
START.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If START.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: | 5cf887cffb86664276b8cef56e6feac7 |
| Size: | 48 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month 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:
| %sysdrive%\العاب خفيفة\zuma 2009\zoo\zuma 2 |
ThreatInfo has observed START.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 START.EXE across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 100.0% 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 START.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
START.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 Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d5e957a670ea890a83244116b57225b8
e0dd80c698f923dd2b9d358055ac92b7
f62214d9429f23efc6305b56aabee26e
6d0d670b0105e54f29592ac85e1edd78
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 START.EXE by MD5 5cf887cffb86664276b8cef56e6feac7. 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.