GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

aes_x86.exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 82ff688aa9253b356e5d890ff311b59e
Latest seen 2026-04-22 23:00:39 (a month ago)
First seen 2017-06-08 22:09:55 (8 years ago)
Size 141 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-22 23:00:39 (a month ago)
File hash
82ff688aa9253b356e5d890ff311b59e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-08 22:09:55 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-22 23:00:39 (a month ago).

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.

File context

aes_x86.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-22 23:00:39 (a month ago).

If aes_x86.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 General Threat.

File Details

MD5: 82ff688aa9253b356e5d890ff311b59e
Size: 141 KB
First Published: 2017-06-08 22:09:55 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-22 23:00:39 (a month ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-22 23:00:39 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

aes_x86.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:

%profile%\dministrator.wanderer\application data\r_tool
%localappdata%\temp
%profile%\desktop
%programfiles%\aescrypt
%temp%
%appdata%\mpos
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed aes_x86.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.

File Names:

2 observed names
aescrypt.exe aes_x86.exe

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen aes_x86.exe across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 28.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 28.0% 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 46.2%
Windows 10 42.3%
Windows 8 7.7%
Windows XP 3.8%

The most common operating system signal for aes_x86.exe is Windows 7 with 46.2% 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

aes_x86.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00009f9b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 143360

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

.text 74752 bytes · 52.1% of section data
MD5 99940b80b484a02523eb9c3d898a5721
.rdata 14336 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 e226b3bf1f103241c3d93066b90d321c
.data 4096 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 a57ab79ca855491fdc298c56bd0ce9d5
.rsrc 44544 bytes · 31.1% of section data
MD5 ed747f45cf7e69395de5b622e76b9cfd
.reloc 5632 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 24ab40ae6b0128cba3794bdbec7dd688

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 General Threat

This report identifies aes_x86.exe by MD5 82ff688aa9253b356e5d890ff311b59e. 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 82ff688aa9253b356e5d890ff311b59e.
  • 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.