lockdir.exe threat report

MD5 f5128d0dea6942fed4e793dd912c7ae3
Latest seen 2024-05-27 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-12-20 21:05:48 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Kakasoft

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-05-27 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
File hash
f5128d0dea6942fed4e793dd912c7ae3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2017-12-20 21:05:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-27 23:01:52 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Kakasoft. Product metadata: Folder Protector.

Digital signature

Signed by Kakasoft Software Co. Ltd.. 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.

lockdir.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Folder Protector. The reported company name is Kakasoft. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-27 23:01:52 (2 years ago).

If lockdir.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.

Product Name: Folder Protector
Company Name: Kakasoft
MD5: f5128d0dea6942fed4e793dd912c7ae3
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-12-20 21:05:48 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-27 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-27 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
lockdir.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: Kakasoft Software Co. Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on lockdir.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.

%profile%
%profile%
%sysdrive%\programas varios\activadores windows-office
%sysdrive%\programas varios
%sysdrive%
%desktop%
%sysdrive%\99. utility\99. 유틸리티
%profile%
%localappdata%
%desktop%

ThreatInfo has observed lockdir.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Bangladesh with 20.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 72.2%
Windows 7 20.4%
Windows 8.1 7.4%

The most common operating system signal for lockdir.exe is Windows 10 with 72.2% 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.

lockdir.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: 0x008bbbf0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
UPX0 0 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 1231360 3385ca4b20b49de939f87b85ec5ec792
.rsrc 152064 4d8588fe1924e6c9fd10c83e63753e71

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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