GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
era.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-01-22 23:19:55 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago).
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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
era.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If era.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 General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89 |
| Size: | 292 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-22 23:19:55 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 22:01:14 (2 weeks 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\gog games\heroes of might and magic 3 complete |
| %sysdrive%\retrofe\collections\pc games\games\heroes of might & magic iii\era launcher |
| %sysdrive%\s\heroes 3 launcher |
ThreatInfo has observed era.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 era.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary with 33.3% 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 era.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
era.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
3aee0d41bc6c345870e61ddd21827894
4caac938b20730f519afcae8fcb67095
2dedbbf1feb337aecb818ec41d365ca0
6108cc02a67a294a5425d56e57b445a8
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
6a3b0c086bc2f5ade0c75f4ec6f67f3e
b8cbe5f19e87248a3f8f8680fd340152
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 General Threat
This report identifies era.exe by MD5 9d35a2451909b6be08a7ea84f91ebc89. 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.