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setup294[1].exe threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 cc559a7800b1f7e7bcaa72f811c9a3ef
Latest seen 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago)
First seen 2024-01-22 23:07:50 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago)
File hash
cc559a7800b1f7e7bcaa72f811c9a3ef
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, 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 2024-01-22 23:07:50 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months 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.

setup294[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If setup294[1].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 General Threat.

MD5: cc559a7800b1f7e7bcaa72f811c9a3ef
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-01-22 23:07:50 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (2 months ago)
setup294[1].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.

%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie
%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5

ThreatInfo has observed setup294[1].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 50.0%
Windows 7 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for setup294[1].exe is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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.

setup294[1].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 0x0001cf80
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 321536

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

.text 197120 bytes · 61.3% of section data
MD5 7a4bbb08d5a51b1001b29acb3d9898a3
.rdata 48640 bytes · 15.1% of section data
MD5 fedd80abc907943b3216bf7d257f21e7
.data 4608 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 b4c554a446aaf7b1a69f012432e1f10f
.didat 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5a48acc3874cb8f094bb469f735d9b83
.rsrc 58368 bytes · 18.2% of section data
MD5 9d1f3cd95bf3a680849d639b354a985f
.reloc 12288 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 6ea2d26e5cd778f12ef188d9bc394a33

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 General Threat

This report identifies setup294[1].exe by MD5 cc559a7800b1f7e7bcaa72f811c9a3ef. 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 cc559a7800b1f7e7bcaa72f811c9a3ef.
  • 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.