kazaa_setup.exe threat report

MD5 980e95da99859d8be108d32875ef43ce
Latest seen 2023-03-18 23:20:46 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-03-15 23:29:14 (3 years ago)
Size 596 KB
Product Kazaa Installer

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Sabsik. 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.Sabsik
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-03-18 23:20:46 (3 years ago)
File hash
980e95da99859d8be108d32875ef43ce
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik.

Timeline

First seen 2023-03-15 23:29:14 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-18 23:20:46 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sharman Networks Ltd. Product metadata: Kazaa Installer.

Digital signature

Signed by Sharman Networks Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

kazaa_setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Kazaa Installer. The reported company name is Sharman Networks Ltd. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-18 23:20:46 (3 years ago).

If kazaa_setup.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.

Product Name: Kazaa Installer
Company Name: Sharman Networks Ltd
MD5: 980e95da99859d8be108d32875ef43ce
Size: 596 KB
First Published: 2023-03-15 23:29:14 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-03-18 23:20:46 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-03-18 23:20:46 (3 years ago)
kazaa_setup.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.

Signed By: Sharman Networks Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on kazaa_setup.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%desktop%\kane's files\data transfer\d drive
%desktop%\kane's files\data transfer\d drive

ThreatInfo has observed kazaa_setup.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.

100.0%

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for kazaa_setup.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.

kazaa_setup.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x0002a688

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 172032 b50c15842fac1cdf1f44e892132a51f7
.rdata 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.data 0 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 430080 39256eff2b1ee2567e5f0fa9b6a89d33

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.

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