GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

fakefmt.EXE threat report

Detected as Fake.BadJoke File reputation report
MD5 e7b63baa780b38816bbe24e1604e6ac7
Latest seen 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago)
Size 117 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Fake.BadJoke. 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
Fake.BadJoke
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago)
File hash
e7b63baa780b38816bbe24e1604e6ac7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Fake.BadJoke, part of the Fake threat category.

Category context

Impersonated utilities, installers, or security tools that misrepresent their purpose. Related Fake reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years 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 Fake category for related samples and common context.

File context

fakefmt.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Fake.BadJoke, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Fake reports for broader family-level investigation.

If fakefmt.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 Fake.BadJoke.

File Details

MD5: e7b63baa780b38816bbe24e1604e6ac7
Size: 117 KB
First Published: 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Fake.BadJoke (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-19 20:14:03 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

fakefmt.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:

%desktop%\lol

ThreatInfo has observed fakefmt.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 fakefmt.EXE across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for fakefmt.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

fakefmt.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 0x0004d001
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 119296

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

CODE 91648 bytes · 76.8% of section data
MD5 da1809e9a712fd96a6f1b68cca341c02
DATA 1536 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 b9c0d1ac54ef8f74720a6c54c9f8ab0d
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 3072 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 37cb53722c6b93bbf9b066957e211790
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 6bc1251fccf6ef4eb61c9896014b1226
.reloc 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 15360 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 a90f4d4ac607950ce6c34547b4fc76bc
.aspack 7168 bytes · 6.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 02080bef96dad257083267511a051ee3
.data 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e

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 Fake.BadJoke

This report identifies fakefmt.EXE by MD5 e7b63baa780b38816bbe24e1604e6ac7. It is part of the Fake 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 e7b63baa780b38816bbe24e1604e6ac7.
  • 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 Fake category to compare similar reports.