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SqlCEUtils.dll threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 7514db5666ad9de24686b59c6a584b19
Latest seen 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago)
Size 101 KB
Publisher Microsoft
Product SqlCEUtils

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Detection name
Ransom.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago)
File hash
7514db5666ad9de24686b59c6a584b19
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, 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 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft. Product metadata: SqlCEUtils.

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.

SqlCEUtils.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SqlCEUtils. The reported company name is Microsoft. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SqlCEUtils.dll 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: SqlCEUtils
Company Name: Microsoft
MD5: 7514db5666ad9de24686b59c6a584b19
Size: 101 KB
First Published: 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-28 23:01:31 (a month ago)
SqlCEUtils.dll 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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed SqlCEUtils.dll 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 SqlCEUtils.dll 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.

SqlCEUtils.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0001ac0e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 103424

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

.Rose 101888 bytes · 98.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 17dc643bb707054c4ebff8e22a215d4b
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 192b0a4af9cc933e21238d5ea690dabb
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 bb59328cdce2b9cdd628b278edda6c83

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 SqlCEUtils.dll by MD5 7514db5666ad9de24686b59c6a584b19. 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 7514db5666ad9de24686b59c6a584b19.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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