GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

root3.exe threat report

Detected as Spy.Keylogger File reputation report
MD5 6d616fb98cc456857c823224452dfd6f
Latest seen 2026-05-21 13:00:17 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-14 15:00:18 (2 weeks ago)
Size 11 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Spy.Keylogger. 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
Spy.Keylogger
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 13:00:17 (a week ago)
File hash
6d616fb98cc456857c823224452dfd6f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Keylogger, part of the Spy threat category.

Category context

Monitoring components that collect activity, system data, or user information. Related Spy reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-14 15:00:18 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 13:00:17 (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 Spy category for related samples and common context.

File context

root3.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Spy.Keylogger, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 13:00:17 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Spy reports for broader family-level investigation.

If root3.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 Spy.Keylogger.

File Details

MD5: 6d616fb98cc456857c823224452dfd6f
Size: 11 MB
First Published: 2026-05-14 15:00:18 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 13:00:17 (a week ago)
Status: Spy.Keylogger (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 13:00:17 (a week ago)

Detection screenshot

root3.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:

%commonappdata%\windowsupdate

ThreatInfo has observed root3.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 root3.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Ukraine
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for root3.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

root3.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 0x0000c380
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 332288

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

.text 178688 bytes · 53.8% of section data
MD5 6d644ec07349d1b7351e734f7b04810a
.rdata 76800 bytes · 23.1% of section data
MD5 daf83b8a4fa7babb4d75c590795a59b1
.data 3584 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 00758321c33e3c09a8243e456b9d5dd5
.pdata 9216 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 3990af19e92fb26a3d66e33c73f15c04
.fptable 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 61440 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 182535996cad843065a3dadaf64df887
.reloc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 8f4ea7da830ab1e489c40c02cebb698d

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 Spy.Keylogger

This report identifies root3.exe by MD5 6d616fb98cc456857c823224452dfd6f. It is part of the Spy 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 6d616fb98cc456857c823224452dfd6f.
  • 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 Spy category to compare similar reports.