Zona.lnk threat report

MD5 ebcf855be48644aec73027f55a812307
Latest seen 2021-01-12 11:49:32 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-04-11 10:06:10 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher 4th generation
Product Zona

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Downloader. 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
PUP.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-12 11:49:32 (5 years ago)
File hash
ebcf855be48644aec73027f55a812307
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Downloader.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-11 10:06:10 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 11:49:32 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 4th generation. Product metadata: Zona.

Digital signature

Signed by Chetvertoe pokolenie, OOO. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

Zona.lnk is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Zona. The reported company name is 4th generation. The current detection status is PUP.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 11:49:32 (5 years ago).

If Zona.lnk 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 PUP.Downloader.

Product Name: Zona
Company Name: 4th generation
MD5: ebcf855be48644aec73027f55a812307
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-04-11 10:06:10 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 11:49:32 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 11:49:32 (5 years ago)
Zona.lnk 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.

Signed By: Chetvertoe pokolenie, OOO
Status: Valid

The signature on Zona.lnk is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine
%mydoc%
%sysdrive%\progra~1
%appdata%\zona\updates
%sysdrive%\games\games
%sysdrive%\progra~2
%sysdrive%\инсталляция
%sysdrive%\програмы

ThreatInfo has observed Zona.lnk 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.

Zona.exe
zona.exe
2.0.1.7_Zona.exe
A0057207.exe
Zona.exe.quarantined
A0115275.exe
A0043592.exe
Zona.exe#E27B72DED1AD64E6
Zona.lnk

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 70.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 59.9%
Windows 7 30.5%
Windows 8.1 6.8%
Windows 8 1.9%
Windows XP 0.8%

The most common operating system signal for Zona.lnk is Windows 10 with 59.9% 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.

Zona.lnk 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: 0x00040204

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 385536 9f4b37546d38a1c6ee5669d4372ae05b
.rdata 90112 4d7cb46a29b89f2154a3e8246d978efa
.data 14336 61f5608bd498e278d9b36274a9d5f55f
.rsrc 847872 a3345fb639ffa049aea6601ed21416ba
.reloc 26624 8ad6b0fecaa93064ed45ab780bd5e6c4

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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