GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

csrss.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 85061ed6bb6a86726327d1491d202ef5
Latest seen 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago)
Size 75 KB
Product csrss
Signed by Valve Corp.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. 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.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago)
File hash
85061ed6bb6a86726327d1491d202ef5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, 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 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: csrss.

Digital signature

Signed by Valve Corp.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

csrss.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with csrss. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If csrss.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.Wacatac.

Product Name: csrss
MD5: 85061ed6bb6a86726327d1491d202ef5
Size: 75 KB
First Published: 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-30 23:23:26 (3 years ago)
csrss.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.

Signed By: Valve Corp.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on csrss.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

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ThreatInfo has observed csrss.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for csrss.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.

csrss.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
Image base

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 67584

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

q:|"NCP 39424 bytes · 58.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72c23f1b412e693f66937a30eb2e1701
.text 26624 bytes · 39.4% of section data
MD5 ca4e9ddf9abe82c33b2bbfeccf79ea99
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 362d3fa821c780a80311be1f9ae1ee5f

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.Wacatac

This report identifies csrss.exe by MD5 85061ed6bb6a86726327d1491d202ef5. 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 85061ed6bb6a86726327d1491d202ef5.
  • 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.