GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Sym.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.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
- Ransom.Wacatac
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 6b1902daab9b73ac59e07bc95e617ede
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com. Product metadata: Sysinternals autoruns.
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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
Sym.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sysinternals autoruns. The reported company name is Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Sym.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
| Product Name: | Sysinternals autoruns |
| Company Name: | Sysinternals - www.sysinternals.com |
| MD5: | 6b1902daab9b73ac59e07bc95e617ede |
| Size: | 755 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-29 23:02:38 (3 years 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% |
ThreatInfo has observed Sym.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 Sym.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 Korea, Republic of 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 Sym.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
Sym.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
6d2b548312df741613758e9f6cb98594
b33230f22b3fd38f00dc301f960930b8
2378ee66cd92f8467407f9d475c34cbe
ff6e9b00df440d2bf9d9c75610929320
3aca1473331c0031aaa316c58dc31778
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
b454e56f9918e6926f801afc8a0ab05f
d798e3f7aec29387b60bbef6f57082da
7189e618785eebef04fec2668054f76b
06973f8ce3b67c487302c01cd4094273
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 Sym.exe by MD5 6b1902daab9b73ac59e07bc95e617ede. 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.