GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Vaio Screensaver.scr threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Pack.Gen. 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
- Pack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- e18a9a4ddb5ab0028419cbfbb0729223
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Pack.Gen, part of the Pack threat category.
Packed or protected files where obfuscation makes trust and intent harder to verify. Related Pack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-24 22:06:45 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 years 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 Pack category for related samples and common context.
File context
Vaio Screensaver.scr is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Pack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Pack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Vaio Screensaver.scr 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 Pack.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | e18a9a4ddb5ab0028419cbfbb0729223 |
| Size: | 20 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 22:06:45 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Pack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 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:
| %windir%\syswow64 |
| %programfiles%\vaio screensavers |
| %programfiles% |
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed Vaio Screensaver.scr 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 Vaio Screensaver.scr across 12 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Belgium with 19.7% 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 Vaio Screensaver.scr is Windows 7 with 71.8% 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
Vaio Screensaver.scr 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.
8dfae611ba35b51b127942c66c6a8a0b
00000000000000000000000000000000
f2dcc9d625b7b89a0d26d774d86eb700
6f249f4233fb14014f40d123631c2217
e31297944778c51c2d77966815d578de
eca59f8f2dddfb79d89db910cdeef534
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 Pack.Gen
This report identifies Vaio Screensaver.scr by MD5 e18a9a4ddb5ab0028419cbfbb0729223. It is part of the Pack 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.