GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

file[1].exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 04a1a6bb7d8a6b9b5e95e09188e169f4
Latest seen 2023-07-19 23:10:31 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-07-17 23:19:59 (2 years ago)
Size 464 KB
Product GoldenSeg

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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
2023-07-19 23:10:31 (2 years ago)
File hash
04a1a6bb7d8a6b9b5e95e09188e169f4
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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 2023-07-17 23:19:59 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-19 23:10:31 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: GoldenSeg.

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

file[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with GoldenSeg. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-19 23:10:31 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If file[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.Wacatac.

File Details

Product Name: GoldenSeg
MD5: 04a1a6bb7d8a6b9b5e95e09188e169f4
Size: 464 KB
First Published: 2023-07-17 23:19:59 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-19 23:10:31 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-19 23:10:31 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

file[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\inetcache\ie
%profile%\pictures

ThreatInfo has observed file[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 file[1].exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Tanzania
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Tanzania 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for file[1].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

file[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 0x0000475b
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 474112

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

.text 292352 bytes · 61.7% of section data
MD5 44b03eb54ad5f3fa0790409384a77213
.data 6144 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 92afd93dc3a886047eee738d7ec39f25
.rsrc 164864 bytes · 34.8% of section data
MD5 78dcc9abce1f8a0a3d211682ca0b5855
.reloc 10752 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 014c7856c90a676e49793982d73b9cd7

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 file[1].exe by MD5 04a1a6bb7d8a6b9b5e95e09188e169f4. 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 04a1a6bb7d8a6b9b5e95e09188e169f4.
  • 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.