GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ladmin.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PWS.Gen. 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
- PWS.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 8b32d077fc2c77e2f9bde656af0cdcf9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PWS.Gen, part of the PWS threat category.
Password-stealing malware and credential collection components. Related PWS reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: HeavenWard. Product metadata: LightLogger.
Signed by Valery Kuzniatsou. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 PWS category for related samples and common context.
File context
ladmin.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with LightLogger. The reported company name is HeavenWard. The current detection status is PWS.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PWS reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ladmin.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 PWS.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | LightLogger |
| Company Name: | HeavenWard |
| MD5: | 8b32d077fc2c77e2f9bde656af0cdcf9 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PWS.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-31 23:04:15 (2 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Valery Kuzniatsou |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ladmin.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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\disco local\program files\heavenward |
ThreatInfo has observed ladmin.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 ladmin.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 Venezuela 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 ladmin.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
ladmin.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.
5ef587e530b1c060bdfcff27870e97bf
9b6d57968f99d7523ca04f5c150da3a4
d9e05dd666437980198e96b7a99746bb
17d00345b57f42cc942b26dea204eda8
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 PWS.Gen
This report identifies ladmin.exe by MD5 8b32d077fc2c77e2f9bde656af0cdcf9. It is part of the PWS 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.