GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Wsmwypo.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-03-17 23:32:50 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-17 23:32:50 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Brave Software, Inc.. Product metadata: Brave Browser.
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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
Wsmwypo.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Brave Browser. The reported company name is Brave Software, Inc.. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-17 23:32:50 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Wsmwypo.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 Ransom.Sabsik.
File Details
| Product Name: | Brave Browser |
| Company Name: | Brave Software, Inc. |
| MD5: | e880d85024b418e4507c1184d397876f |
| Size: | 41 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-03-17 23:32:50 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-17 23:32:50 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-17 23:32:50 (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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen Wsmwypo.exe across 1 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 100.0% 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 Wsmwypo.exe is Windows 7 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
Wsmwypo.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | a3113c08-8d01-4ccf-929d-fc9a3d5b58cb |
| Typelib ID: | 123a54a0-3b3c-4c97-8719-ba988e37c147 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
59fa0f1d013f924eaa874b9e998ad20c
6500bcbe25bbf7f8caa67a20a92963b9
63a9452a203d99d5561e666789161fb8
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 Ransom.Sabsik
This report identifies Wsmwypo.exe by MD5 e880d85024b418e4507c1184d397876f. It is part of the Ransom 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.