GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
hl2.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Zbot. 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.Zbot
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 8dafa73e7070a4325bb6b9817fbd15c2
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Zbot, 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 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (a week ago).
Company metadata: SKID ROW 2024.
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
hl2.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is SKID ROW 2024. The current detection status is Ransom.Zbot, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If hl2.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.Zbot.
File Details
| Company Name: | SKID ROW 2024 |
| MD5: | 8dafa73e7070a4325bb6b9817fbd15c2 |
| Size: | 120 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Zbot (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-17 17:00:52 (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.
Common Places:
| %profile%\onedrive\desktop\pgames\flatscreen\half-life-2-steamrip.com |
ThreatInfo has observed hl2.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 hl2.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 United States 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 hl2.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
hl2.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.
6c0f4094a5493360ae8c9032ef3a9f47
1da643e4b1937b50550f9d9e8250428e
4fb07923b0eb72c40319d48fd2d4f13f
9b5c193bfd57feb0bcd3e3b8cc7cd25b
42183c5f61f5de08e97cd07b5a06be3d
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.Zbot
This report identifies hl2.exe by MD5 8dafa73e7070a4325bb6b9817fbd15c2. 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.