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loader.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 f3a16fa61d62b459db2bae79b00653f2
Latest seen 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2017-12-02 05:04:09 (8 years ago)
Size 293 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
f3a16fa61d62b459db2bae79b00653f2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2017-12-02 05:04:09 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks 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.

loader.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If loader.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.Gen.

MD5: f3a16fa61d62b459db2bae79b00653f2
Size: 293 KB
First Published: 2017-12-02 05:04:09 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
loader.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.

%desktop%\elfbot ng
%programfiles%\elfbot ng
%desktop%\elfbot\elfbot\elfbot ng 8.6
%desktop%\elfbot\elfbot.rar\elfbot\elfbot ng 8.6
%desktop%\elfbot\elfik
%desktop%\inuteis
%sysdrive%
%programfiles%
%profile%\pictures
%desktop%\saves

ThreatInfo has observed loader.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 54.8%
Windows 7 31.5%
Windows 8.1 6.8%
Windows XP 2.7%
Windows Server 2008 R2 2.7%
Windows 8 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for loader.exe is Windows 10 with 54.8% 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.

loader.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 0x0001d274
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 299008

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

CODE 115712 bytes · 38.7% of section data
MD5 112f0abc8b4d3b4da2996cfbfb982fb8
DATA 5632 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 f337cecac4e8493a5fc9514d4e6a1a1d
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 4096 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 342ac05358024ecd7b45d18b9c52298f
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 3314fa3a29b0f59ed598fc4084131427
.reloc 7168 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 6f92d74b2b51f68e5055af2c0bf449c1
.rsrc 165888 bytes · 55.5% of section data
MD5 c7fcb357356a3278e894d0ad7686d89c

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.Gen

This report identifies loader.exe by MD5 f3a16fa61d62b459db2bae79b00653f2. 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 f3a16fa61d62b459db2bae79b00653f2.
  • 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.