pythonw.exe threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects pythonw.exe as Ransom.Wacatac. The sample was last observed on 2026-05-18 20:00:34 (a week ago). This detection belongs to the Ransom report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. 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.Wacatac

Recommended action

Scan and remove

Last analysis

2026-05-18 20:00:34 (a week ago)

File hash

1902dfbc95a8db78c3ec2cd9a94ca080

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac, part of the Ransom threat category.

Category context

Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-11 23:01:30 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 20:00:34 (a week 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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.

pythonw.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 20:00:34 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If pythonw.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.Wacatac.

File Details

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.

ThreatInfo has observed pythonw.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 pythonw.exe across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country The Netherlands

Share 33.3%

Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is The Netherlands with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for pythonw.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

pythonw.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 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.Wacatac

This report identifies pythonw.exe by MD5 1902dfbc95a8db78c3ec2cd9a94ca080. It is part of the Ransom 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 1902dfbc95a8db78c3ec2cd9a94ca080.
• 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 Ransom category to compare similar reports.