GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WA.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-12-06 21:57:33 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- c6def1871f5da553bd24915d87f90a1e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2017-11-18 20:09:44 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-06 21:57:33 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Team17 Software Ltd. Product metadata: Worms Armageddon.
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.
File context
WA.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Worms Armageddon. The reported company name is Team17 Software Ltd. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-06 21:57:33 (4 years ago).
If WA.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Worms Armageddon |
| Company Name: | Team17 Software Ltd |
| MD5: | c6def1871f5da553bd24915d87f90a1e |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-18 20:09:44 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-06 21:57:33 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-06 21:57:33 (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:
| %programfiles%\team17\worms armageddon |
| %programfiles%\team17 |
ThreatInfo has observed WA.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 WA.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 66.7% 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 WA.exe is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
WA.exe 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.
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a5e9edd08e5edaba414580bc3ba83275
9efe17abb8d72882681d7c15b9f05b34
d941812bbfff7ace7ce25c544acdebed
e17cd901a8af8fe70aad28404872ace6
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 General Threat
This report identifies WA.exe by MD5 c6def1871f5da553bd24915d87f90a1e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.