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ceregreset.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.AI File reputation report
MD5 323e883fe792732691af363989916c17
Latest seen 2026-05-25 22:00:31 (2 days ago)
First seen 2022-02-03 21:37:18 (4 years ago)
Size 203 KB

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Detection name
Ransom.AI
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 22:00:31 (2 days ago)
File hash
323e883fe792732691af363989916c17
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.AI, 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 2022-02-03 21:37:18 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 22:00:31 (2 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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

ceregreset.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.AI, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 22:00:31 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ceregreset.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.AI.

MD5: 323e883fe792732691af363989916c17
Size: 203 KB
First Published: 2022-02-03 21:37:18 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 22:00:31 (2 days ago)
Status: Ransom.AI (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 22:00:31 (2 days ago)
ceregreset.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.

%programfiles%
%profile%\downloads
%desktop%

ThreatInfo has observed ceregreset.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 99.3%
Windows 7 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for ceregreset.exe is Windows 10 with 99.3% 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.

ceregreset.exe 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 0x000016d0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 207360

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

.text 153088 bytes · 73.8% of section data
MD5 7dd296a4f59077b994c46e53334d0102
.data 7168 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 bf24b20275ff7e0c5953d0f6dd6d2006
.rdata 32256 bytes · 15.6% of section data
MD5 937991feb05632e00b0433e3cfeb5d12
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 92422c19391b5a777248e04702177bda
.idata 3072 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 ef51f6dbcc9dd023095f2b41cdd4c66d
.reloc 11264 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 e406afcfc7f0eca411c62492557008f9

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.AI

This report identifies ceregreset.exe by MD5 323e883fe792732691af363989916c17. 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 323e883fe792732691af363989916c17.
  • 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.