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installer v3.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 a89eab367f27b5ee9240cbd5b5cb052c
Latest seen 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago)
Size 86 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago)
File hash
a89eab367f27b5ee9240cbd5b5cb052c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

installer v3.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If installer v3.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 Trojan.Downloader.

MD5: a89eab367f27b5ee9240cbd5b5cb052c
Size: 86 MB
First Published: 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-22 03:00:34 (5 days ago)
installer v3.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.

%temp%\rar$exb9740.30248.rartemp

ThreatInfo has observed installer v3.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for installer v3.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.

installer v3.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x021b7f64
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 90257408

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

.text 35669504 bytes · 39.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 893d548ee1c041d0b71ccb8da0fdd816
.rdata 52839936 bytes · 58.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 68126f92939a4ddea17724e260cffe04
.data 244224 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 faf36495a00214d897cc382ac6191ba2
.pdata 828416 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 ef3a633c86645a31f35a0ac197dc6b7e
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 754716b85804dfbaca2cc3d149c5a19a
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fc34557408ae36b9f27b3ef6142cf4e2
malloc_h 155136 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 40ef8ebbd0b5783900c5447f92e7e7aa
.reloc 192000 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 fb3c164edbcae8c6f7f3ec33ff0187fa
.rsrc 326144 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e9e6ef7f863ed062c72f3720a20104a4

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 Trojan.Downloader

This report identifies installer v3.exe by MD5 a89eab367f27b5ee9240cbd5b5cb052c. It is part of the Trojan 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 a89eab367f27b5ee9240cbd5b5cb052c.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.