GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WinRAR.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-12-07 23:57:42 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 073a343d491b6a4bb9e29c1ac40a303f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object.
First seen 2018-03-25 06:05:29 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-07 23:57:42 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Alexander Roshal. Product metadata: WinRAR.
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
WinRAR.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 Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-07 23:57:42 (2 years ago).
If WinRAR.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinRAR |
| Company Name: | Alexander Roshal |
| MD5: | 073a343d491b6a4bb9e29c1ac40a303f |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-03-25 06:05:29 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-07 23:57:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-07 23:57:42 (2 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% |
| %profile%\downloads\3d_ripper_pro_v74 |
| %profile%\downloads\3d_ripper_pro_v77 |
| %sysdrive%\3d_ripper_pro_v81 |
ThreatInfo has observed WinRAR.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 WinRAR.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 50.0% 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 WinRAR.exe is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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
WinRAR.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.
209532e2f7895b839a9c19bfb3c3cb82
75123e153a062d7e1110df3e023bab2f
27ae45689aea5cb03e182c1fbfaa9270
af7375b8d80919d854cb51d2914a69e6
70ed331b9c74ef6f444a5384e319c7d9
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies WinRAR.exe by MD5 073a343d491b6a4bb9e29c1ac40a303f. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.