GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

timeSync[1].exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.STOP File reputation report
MD5 72039c1a28f772beec61cd07e028f1ed
Latest seen 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago)
Size 245 KB
Product Justices

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Detection name
Ransom.STOP
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago)
File hash
72039c1a28f772beec61cd07e028f1ed
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.STOP.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Justices.

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.

File context

timeSync[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Justices. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago).

If timeSync[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 Ransom.STOP.

File Details

Product Name: Justices
MD5: 72039c1a28f772beec61cd07e028f1ed
Size: 245 KB
First Published: 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago)
Status: Ransom.STOP (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-03 23:00:23 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

timeSync[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.

Common Places:

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

ThreatInfo has observed timeSync[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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen timeSync[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Algeria
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for timeSync[1].exe is Windows 7 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

timeSync[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 0x000020de
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 249856

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

.text 135168 bytes · 54.1% of section data
MD5 660ecf26afd1cd3d496b2b5bbd8b1a0d
.rdata 12288 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 abb29a57dc0b4e9edd5a7acf327d1a26
.data 20480 bytes · 8.2% of section data
MD5 d32875d0ceb9ccdf26552e92a0205d8e
.rsrc 81920 bytes · 32.8% of section data
MD5 c15994e6416d3663745fe7a80f258638

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.STOP

This report identifies timeSync[1].exe by MD5 72039c1a28f772beec61cd07e028f1ed. 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 72039c1a28f772beec61cd07e028f1ed.
  • 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.