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audiodg.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Sabsik File reputation report
MD5 a191b3b5ce6f2288a70c9a0011582109
Latest seen 2026-05-25 17:00:19 (2 days ago)
First seen 2023-08-24 23:48:15 (2 years ago)
Size 6 MB

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Detection name
Ransom.Sabsik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 17:00:19 (2 days ago)
File hash
a191b3b5ce6f2288a70c9a0011582109
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, 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 2023-08-24 23:48:15 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 17:00:19 (2 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

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.

audiodg.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 17:00:19 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If audiodg.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.Sabsik.

Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: a191b3b5ce6f2288a70c9a0011582109
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2023-08-24 23:48:15 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 17:00:19 (2 days ago)
Status: Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 17:00:19 (2 days ago)
audiodg.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.

%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed audiodg.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 10 95.2%
Windows 7 4.8%

The most common operating system signal for audiodg.exe is Windows 10 with 95.2% 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.

audiodg.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 0x009fed68
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 6531895

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

391585 bytes · 6.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 22522334d2c4420ca5c5ac0bcff99529
60871 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 74e1ab27123941b8ebe1daab263f495e
761 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ea6a5c39dacdc199b0c5d2f084fd429d
16774 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0bcbb58577da109bd05bd35a83664f46
355901 bytes · 5.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1df5179fc5d15154bdc21a1cc465af4d
1795 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 40879b48803f8785fe3f80188fd93a89
.imports 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eff80645d5ced6625c366879b3ab1628
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a8c74435f712bec91c036df9b0c72b91
.rsrc 48128 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 cdf99b04e9e38fe1bda618d955eb518d
.themida 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.boot 5654016 bytes · 86.6% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 597784a51a7e27da059f0019240b077c
.reloc 16 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9ca3175af569166e5f78aefe90790d39

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.Sabsik

This report identifies audiodg.exe by MD5 a191b3b5ce6f2288a70c9a0011582109. 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 a191b3b5ce6f2288a70c9a0011582109.
  • 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.