GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

maketx.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Exp File reputation report
MD5 246793998f9f27e061d20498c782c63f
Latest seen 2021-12-16 21:38:44 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-02-10 03:21:58 (6 years ago)
Size 8 MB

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Detection name
Ransom.Exp
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-16 21:38:44 (4 years ago)
File hash
246793998f9f27e061d20498c782c63f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Exp.

Timeline

First seen 2020-02-10 03:21:58 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-16 21:38:44 (4 years 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.

File context

maketx.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Exp, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-16 21:38:44 (4 years ago).

If maketx.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.Exp.

File Details

MD5: 246793998f9f27e061d20498c782c63f
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2020-02-10 03:21:58 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-16 21:38:44 (4 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Exp (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-16 21:38:44 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

maketx.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2020
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2018
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2019
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2016
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2014
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3495721226-3226980498-3490897361-1000\$rbkv9ef\v-ray\3ds max 2014
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3dsmax 2018 for x64
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2021
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3ds max 2017
%programfiles%\chaos group\v-ray\3dsmax 2017 for x64

ThreatInfo has observed maketx.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 maketx.exe across 45 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Turkey
Share 15.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 15.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 94.5%
Windows 7 5.5%

The most common operating system signal for maketx.exe is Windows 10 with 94.5% 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

maketx.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 0x004958e8
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 9276416

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

.text 5283328 bytes · 57.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 1017426577b629b086d81ed8a8c19344
.rdata 2295808 bytes · 24.7% of section data
MD5 3117b9d7439f4f5261cafd40648d1e53
.data 1483264 bytes · 16.0% of section data
MD5 d167956548b516394934e056eaaff0fc
.pdata 153600 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 e84dc0a41e72c57fbb02d24c81ec9451
_RDATA 33280 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 931430e5fa9c7ee9d73f2ec33087b644
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 24eb166d9efa9fe382b3242b57719e17
.reloc 26624 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 6f2e7b14622efc89cc88ea9929cf4319

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 Ransom.Exp

This report identifies maketx.exe by MD5 246793998f9f27e061d20498c782c63f. 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 246793998f9f27e061d20498c782c63f.
  • 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.