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ac8cc4aa.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Kryptik. 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
- Trojan.Kryptik
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days ago)
- File hash
- 7cf4868386578ff3c8eb9cb63f7a82b7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Kryptik, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days ago).
Signed by alamy.com. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
ac8cc4aa.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Kryptik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ac8cc4aa.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 Trojan.Kryptik.
File Details
| MD5: | 7cf4868386578ff3c8eb9cb63f7a82b7 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Kryptik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-21 18:00:34 (6 days 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | alamy.com |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ac8cc4aa.exe 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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed ac8cc4aa.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 ac8cc4aa.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 United States 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 ac8cc4aa.exe is Windows 10 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
ac8cc4aa.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
269a56635d24a6230fa435a0e3139003
be8c8a276cfa3ef98f9827016ac36a08
217bcaddd005dad9480be98dba9e2a83
6a241b0373af5334170b9079ac8e7fd6
2759e36d5c10e3595136428659f44818
15d2504fe34d41c3c350b146d10dc058
48da06b13662ff7fa8a94e5ae33a97e6
7b403ac555d88d5bf4e0caa74d2ce73a
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 Trojan.Kryptik
This report identifies ac8cc4aa.exe by MD5 7cf4868386578ff3c8eb9cb63f7a82b7. It is part of the Trojan 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.