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explorer[1].exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Sabsik File reputation report
MD5 cf9d75e003a86146ca034b6f08cf5ac5
Latest seen 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago)
Size 315 KB
Publisher Logitech, Inc.
Product LGHUB Crashpad Handler

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Detection name
Ransom.Sabsik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago)
File hash
cf9d75e003a86146ca034b6f08cf5ac5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, 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 23:45:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Logitech, Inc.. Product metadata: LGHUB Crashpad Handler.

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.

File context

explorer[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with LGHUB Crashpad Handler. The reported company name is Logitech, Inc.. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If explorer[1].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.Sabsik.

File Details

Product Name: LGHUB Crashpad Handler
Company Name: Logitech, Inc.
MD5: cf9d75e003a86146ca034b6f08cf5ac5
Size: 315 KB
First Published: 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-28 23:45:30 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

explorer[1].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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5

ThreatInfo has observed explorer[1].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 explorer[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for explorer[1].exe 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.

Analysis

explorer[1].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 0x000017e1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 322048

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

.text 5120 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 a0db8bbc8a00f206e06e5995de951cf3
.rdata 5120 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 6d7f21e75af258fe9e997296ca7c4342
.data 309760 bytes · 96.2% of section data
MD5 1083bea4e94bca41a5cc274eba878b38
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 9e83cc372a32aee5a682c81c9f184086
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 efbae630710775b398cf3e3e5c03e2c0

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.Sabsik

This report identifies explorer[1].exe by MD5 cf9d75e003a86146ca034b6f08cf5ac5. 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 cf9d75e003a86146ca034b6f08cf5ac5.
  • 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.