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adobe[1].exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 911c817eec0e54fbcab92e353137215e
Latest seen 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher
Product KPhoneLib

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. 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
Ransom.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago)
File hash
911c817eec0e54fbcab92e353137215e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: . Product metadata: KPhoneLib .

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. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.

File context

adobe[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KPhoneLib . The reported company name is . The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If adobe[1].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.Wacatac.

File Details

Product Name: KPhoneLib
Company Name:
MD5: 911c817eec0e54fbcab92e353137215e
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-07 23:00:45 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

adobe[1].exe 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:

%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5

ThreatInfo has observed adobe[1].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 adobe[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for adobe[1].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

adobe[1].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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00009c40
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 53248

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

CODE 37888 bytes · 71.2% of section data
MD5 0d7ac17dafcd52a9b3ea353c32256c1d
DATA 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 45829356498700390b8c7afa10ea05a4
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2560 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 bb5485bf968b970e5ea81292af2acdba
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 9ba824905bf9c7922b6fc87a38b74366
.reloc 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 11264 bytes · 21.2% of section data
MD5 f8f4415d61d49bceeb436ba9dafdc767

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.Wacatac

This report identifies adobe[1].exe by MD5 911c817eec0e54fbcab92e353137215e. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 911c817eec0e54fbcab92e353137215e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Ransom category to compare similar reports.