Vaio Screensaver.scr threat report

MD5 e18a9a4ddb5ab0028419cbfbb0729223
Latest seen 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 22:06:45 (8 years ago)
Size 20 MB

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
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Pack.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 22:06:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-29 20:10:58 (4 years ago).

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.

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).

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.

MD5: e18a9a4ddb5ab0028419cbfbb0729223
Size: 20 MB
First Published: 2017-05-24 22:06:45 (8 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)
Vaio Screensaver.scr 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.

%windir%\syswow64
%programfiles%\vaio screensavers
%programfiles%
%system%
%system%
%programfiles%
%system%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%

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.

19.7%
16.9%
14.1%
11.3%
8.5%
8.5%
7.0%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%
2.8%

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.

Windows 7 71.8%
Windows 10 26.8%
Windows 8.1 1.4%

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.

Vaio Screensaver.scr is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x001b6253

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
0 307200 8dfae611ba35b51b127942c66c6a8a0b
1 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
2 425984 f2dcc9d625b7b89a0d26d774d86eb700
3 49152 6f249f4233fb14014f40d123631c2217
4 8192 e31297944778c51c2d77966815d578de
5 8192 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.

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