GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
setup.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. 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
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 3e7b93bd9c3019a6215ff9fe76740b35
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
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.
First seen 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago).
Company metadata: Adobe Systems Incorporated. Product metadata: Setup.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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.
File context
setup.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Setup. The reported company name is Adobe Systems Incorporated. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If setup.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.Patcher.
File Details
| Product Name: | Setup |
| Company Name: | Adobe Systems Incorporated |
| MD5: | 3e7b93bd9c3019a6215ff9fe76740b35 |
| Size: | 1006 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-20 07:00:52 (a week ago) |
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:
| %profile%\downloads\ai2026.v30.1.zdescargas.org\adobe illustrator 2026 v30.1\setup |
ThreatInfo has observed setup.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 setup.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:
The most common operating system signal for setup.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
setup.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
939f570a6a9f3be33f4aaf1ccb8ba68d
03402cb8d4049593f4c995d5a1cbdbb1
b27f02267c6cbae5248297a8e29950e9
e36cfdfc9c197049da6d906ff996c311
f7dfb81e748e21f9cab7b13ede05ee58
af96955a1f323a95719e9e9027e3b906
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.Patcher
This report identifies setup.exe by MD5 3e7b93bd9c3019a6215ff9fe76740b35. 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.