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ccleaner threat report

Detected as Ransom.Bladabindi File reputation report
MD5 825329bb64a061b1c03cf6c74e68b5fc
Latest seen 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago)
Size 235 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Bladabindi. 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.Bladabindi
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago)
File hash
825329bb64a061b1c03cf6c74e68b5fc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Bladabindi, 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 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek HD Audio Universal Service. Product metadata: Realtek HD Audio Universal Service.

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.

ccleaner is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek HD Audio Universal Service. The reported company name is Realtek HD Audio Universal Service. The current detection status is Ransom.Bladabindi, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ccleaner 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.Bladabindi.

Product Name: Realtek HD Audio Universal Service
Company Name: Realtek HD Audio Universal Service
MD5: 825329bb64a061b1c03cf6c74e68b5fc
Size: 235 KB
First Published: 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Bladabindi (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-28 23:33:13 (4 years ago)
ccleaner 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.

%startup%

ThreatInfo has observed ccleaner 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ccleaner 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.

ccleaner 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 0x000288fe
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: e2114491-b0d3-4aee-89d1-8842833a6056
Typelib ID: fc83b6b1-9161-4815-be1c-9060d752b1dd

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 160768

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

.text 158208 bytes · 98.4% of section data
MD5 421233005eb44a990a2b44045140d789
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 f8190ee1056e51beda2a660fa1ac59d5
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 9de9a162f45bd70704546d8224dd9183

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.Bladabindi

This report identifies ccleaner by MD5 825329bb64a061b1c03cf6c74e68b5fc. 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 825329bb64a061b1c03cf6c74e68b5fc.
  • 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.