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ataomaswqp.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Packed File reputation report
MD5 6efeea1d83469b61374989a29d0e14f5
Latest seen 2021-01-04 21:35:26 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-09-24 14:02:23 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Packed
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-04 21:35:26 (5 years ago)
File hash
6efeea1d83469b61374989a29d0e14f5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-09-24 14:02:23 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 21:35:26 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Vivaldi Technologies AS. Product metadata: Vivaldi Installer.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

ataomaswqp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Vivaldi Installer. The reported company name is Vivaldi Technologies AS. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-04 21:35:26 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ataomaswqp.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.Packed.

Product Name: Vivaldi Installer
Company Name: Vivaldi Technologies AS
MD5: 6efeea1d83469b61374989a29d0e14f5
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2020-09-24 14:02:23 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-04 21:35:26 (5 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Packed (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-04 21:35:26 (5 years ago)
ataomaswqp.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.

%temp%
%appdata%
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie

ThreatInfo has observed ataomaswqp.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.

Windows 8.1 54.5%
Windows 10 45.5%

The most common operating system signal for ataomaswqp.exe is Windows 8.1 with 54.5% 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.

ataomaswqp.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00612000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2336256

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

78848 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e612d71685d2ba35ccb0d0083aab15a
.rsrc 37376 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 ff4b322351d3595318b3d03bc748535e
.idata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 14b43b14a31326d05997a5d184238e79
512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a19a9cc7450bf154f21fd4cd84b68d91
edsxilml 2209792 bytes · 94.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d1c407555dfe351de5cc559a9fd21422
vnucpvus 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 34670d6afa35a01ba6bb64c05ac569f0
.pdata 8704 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 99d31764bdbcd17b1c23047b2026fbdd

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.Packed

This report identifies ataomaswqp.exe by MD5 6efeea1d83469b61374989a29d0e14f5. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 6efeea1d83469b61374989a29d0e14f5.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.