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eld0.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
- Trojan.Wacatac
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago)
- File hash
- a518fb6b9d2689737ce668675eede98f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Wacatac, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago).
Company metadata: iTop Inc.. Product metadata: iTop Easy Desktop.
Signed by ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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.
File context
eld0.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with iTop Easy Desktop. The reported company name is iTop Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If eld0.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.Wacatac.
File Details
| Product Name: | iTop Easy Desktop |
| Company Name: | iTop Inc. |
| MD5: | a518fb6b9d2689737ce668675eede98f |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Wacatac (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-17 14:01:02 (a week ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | ASUSTeK COMPUTER INC. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on eld0.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.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed eld0.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen eld0.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for eld0.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.
Analysis
eld0.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
2b1b70da7d0302bee52f7756d763bf97
5537acaca7afc4ea40400ec79d74c81a
ca5e16a8bb6517e63048752339a199f0
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
8a59184df45fcb167e49ae76b71d9be0
f0e2f2ad18e9f083ea1d997d033c0682
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
78bb2aeaa3c7b1da17475f3ad32935b6
f9b9237cc2bf41b61d7003918b69a68b
43124d5df901bfb4b4bb5ad791954bea
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.Wacatac
This report identifies eld0.exe by MD5 a518fb6b9d2689737ce668675eede98f. 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.