GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

VLC.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 f476cce364f1c56eb57f5098892dd012
Latest seen 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
First seen 2024-04-21 23:01:31 (2 years ago)
Size 35 MB
Publisher D0kt0r Solutions
Product SRBMiner-MULTI

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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
2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
File hash
f476cce364f1c56eb57f5098892dd012
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-04-21 23:01:31 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: D0kt0r Solutions. Product metadata: SRBMiner-MULTI.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

VLC.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SRBMiner-MULTI. The reported company name is D0kt0r Solutions. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If VLC.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

Product Name: SRBMiner-MULTI
Company Name: D0kt0r Solutions
MD5: f476cce364f1c56eb57f5098892dd012
Size: 35 MB
First Published: 2024-04-21 23:01:31 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 19:00:52 (6 days ago)

Detection screenshot

VLC.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.

Common Places:

%profile%
%sysdrive%
%profile%\downloads\srbminer-multi-2-5-2-win64.zip
%sysdrive%\wallets\srbminer\srbminer-multi-2-5-2-win64.zip
%sysdrive%\wallets backup\wallets\srbminer
%sysdrive%\wallets\srbminer
%sysdrive%\wallets backup\wallets\srbminer\srbminer-multi-2-5-2-win64.zip

ThreatInfo has observed VLC.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 VLC.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 63.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 63.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for VLC.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

VLC.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x043b8458
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 37066752

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

2524160 bytes · 6.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7a14410b25115e1edc0cdf7fecd81d0a
3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 162fc79806e15411f2b739975248b1b5
29463040 bytes · 79.5% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 8069a9504454669339071d7c06f11c8b
337920 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c26da8945831835414056b67cd62a607
81408 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1af13ab22d07a2b90ce500b6ecbed89a
103936 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52896780182c870dd79445e1f71d0ac2
0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 486b4a756dbd33ded889b2bb43e8c413
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a5e6e5c069159081df6685cca99d8503
4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00f8357bd2e2ec65975ee8bb600c19cb
.rsrc 6144 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e831e0a656f2d02bb1d3ce92cdce16be
1866240 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b4af9c16a81b97d5e069225818ec9f90
2675200 bytes · 7.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 622eaf42293c5f722f6e40ea4a53cf6c

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 VLC.exe by MD5 f476cce364f1c56eb57f5098892dd012. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with f476cce364f1c56eb57f5098892dd012.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.