GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

UnRAR_x86.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Gen File reputation report
MD5 ec5f0d41dcbd2a592b2f71310dd0631c
Latest seen 2021-01-14 19:50:37 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-11-27 00:36:25 (5 years ago)
Size 362 KB
Publisher Alexander Roshal
Product WinRAR
Signed by Holmez Softsolutions Pte. Ltd.

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Detection name
Adware.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-14 19:50:37 (5 years ago)
File hash
ec5f0d41dcbd2a592b2f71310dd0631c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2020-11-27 00:36:25 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 19:50:37 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Alexander Roshal. Product metadata: WinRAR.

Digital signature

Signed by Holmez Softsolutions Pte. Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

File context

UnRAR_x86.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinRAR. The reported company name is Alexander Roshal. The current detection status is Adware.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 19:50:37 (5 years ago).

If UnRAR_x86.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 Adware.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: WinRAR
Company Name: Alexander Roshal
MD5: ec5f0d41dcbd2a592b2f71310dd0631c
Size: 362 KB
First Published: 2020-11-27 00:36:25 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 19:50:37 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 19:50:37 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

UnRAR_x86.exe 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.

Overview

Signed By: Holmez Softsolutions Pte. Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on UnRAR_x86.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\momentum\resources\nzbget

ThreatInfo has observed UnRAR_x86.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 UnRAR_x86.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 87.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 87.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 88.9%
Windows 7 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for UnRAR_x86.exe is Windows 10 with 88.9% 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

UnRAR_x86.exe 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 0x0002f410
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 354816

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

.text 269312 bytes · 75.9% of section data
MD5 7664d1026fa68ce28877796cbd77d75a
.rdata 38912 bytes · 11.0% of section data
MD5 945cfb8b887506888bd1d35fbde5405a
.data 4608 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 6c177b480b2ce6020c9f5ffe1de4f8c2
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6e40561b663a9ba8205d61a4df644998
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 31232 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 617223b80e600e89acf7d0b91173c57b
.reloc 9728 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 42c5927b90e0be594ef8135c736c195c

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 Adware.Gen

This report identifies UnRAR_x86.exe by MD5 ec5f0d41dcbd2a592b2f71310dd0631c. 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 ec5f0d41dcbd2a592b2f71310dd0631c.
  • 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.