GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

rpc.exe threat report

Detected as Hack.Gen File reputation report
MD5 caef5c68ccfb0b55f2aa22b0c7f8bd5c
Latest seen 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2020-06-08 15:28:41 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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Detection name
Hack.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
caef5c68ccfb0b55f2aa22b0c7f8bd5c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Gen, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-08 15:28:41 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: dnSoft Research Group. Product metadata: RAR Password Cracker.

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 Hack category for related samples and common context.

rpc.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RAR Password Cracker. The reported company name is dnSoft Research Group. The current detection status is Hack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If rpc.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 Hack.Gen.

Product Name: RAR Password Cracker
Company Name: dnSoft Research Group
MD5: caef5c68ccfb0b55f2aa22b0c7f8bd5c
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-06-08 15:28:41 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Hack.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-14 17:00:50 (2 weeks ago)
rpc.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%
%profile%\downloads\compressed
%profile%\downloads
%profile%\downloads\rpc444.zip
%temp%\rar$exa6296.14789
%temp%\rar$exa6296.31745
%temp%\rar$exa6296.34500
%sysdrive%\download\rpc444.zip
%profile%\downloads\rar
%profile%\downloads\rpc444

ThreatInfo has observed rpc.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 41.9%
Windows 8.1 3.2%

The most common operating system signal for rpc.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.

rpc.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 0x000a7f62
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1306624

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

.text 874496 bytes · 66.9% of section data
MD5 2684466180bc99e24b00ae582c164721
.rdata 326656 bytes · 25.0% of section data
MD5 026e4c556607ce800a6f599a3827da71
.data 30208 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 1878e65094ee16b6b5c92858cc1f5190
.rsrc 18432 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 a557a3df7658a6f4880c09837cb848ca
.reloc 56832 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 a80d67db5f73ef2789780580690783d6

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 Hack.Gen

This report identifies rpc.exe by MD5 caef5c68ccfb0b55f2aa22b0c7f8bd5c. It is part of the Hack 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 caef5c68ccfb0b55f2aa22b0c7f8bd5c.
  • 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 Hack category to compare similar reports.