GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

aircrack-ng.exe threat report

Detected as Crack.Gen File reputation report
MD5 d4cae12f53a8f49c3d5fa3314b234856
Latest seen 2026-05-24 07:00:54 (3 days ago)
First seen 2022-06-29 23:29:55 (3 years ago)
Size 242 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Crack.Gen. 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
Crack.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 07:00:54 (3 days ago)
File hash
d4cae12f53a8f49c3d5fa3314b234856
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Crack.Gen, part of the Crack threat category.

Category context

License bypass tools and modified installers that commonly arrive with unwanted payloads. Related Crack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-06-29 23:29:55 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 07:00:54 (3 days ago).

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 Crack category for related samples and common context.

File context

aircrack-ng.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Crack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 07:00:54 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Crack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If aircrack-ng.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 Crack.Gen.

File Details

MD5: d4cae12f53a8f49c3d5fa3314b234856
Size: 242 KB
First Published: 2022-06-29 23:29:55 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 07:00:54 (3 days ago)
Status: Crack.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 07:00:54 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

aircrack-ng.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:

%desktop%\aircrack-ng-1.7-win
%programfiles%\aircrack-ng\aircrack-ng-1.7-win
%programfiles%\aircrack\aircrack-ng-1.7-win

ThreatInfo has observed aircrack-ng.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 aircrack-ng.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Spain
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Spain with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aircrack-ng.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

aircrack-ng.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001000
Image base 0x0000000100400000

PE Sections:

Sections 19
Raw data 185344

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

.text 95744 bytes · 51.7% of section data
MD5 754b9bcb2dc1fb61ecca067ba4308132
.data 3584 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 9dacc40c98a169e186546330a87fc27a
.rdata 24064 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 b879544b2123f6d32dcd41fe6664b577
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c08a9266785a8b2c04368497fb96a8c
.pdata 2560 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 fb6a52437748cf92ed866feadc85666c
.xdata 2560 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c6fcb544f9c6e11d814e7ca92a04900
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 4096 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 4289e58892e2c1c4b8dbf0f9b04d269c
.idata 6656 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 e9a516cd73902deb16b99bf0da707a47
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 d00453927d3c3a24c5c76cbf278e2546
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 5e3672a0a520b0fe5535386b069b0f80
/4 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a72363244aa8cce6b42df96f31a6a356
/19 28160 bytes · 15.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc8510edab412d8df049fb7af467f88e
/31 3584 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5cd47f3c76975858908d0b661964ad58
/45 2560 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 052183202baf70cb7494d5a5926a99de
/57 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 aaa183c1ac5746ffc6f4082fdee536d3
/70 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb99737b24e068638d3a6feab351e740
/81 5632 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 17c1bdbffc975849baf40f45efdff62c
/97 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f4a941230b07b4a05d29ee9c1748a3d3

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 Crack.Gen

This report identifies aircrack-ng.exe by MD5 d4cae12f53a8f49c3d5fa3314b234856. It is part of the Crack 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 d4cae12f53a8f49c3d5fa3314b234856.
  • 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 Crack category to compare similar reports.