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vcredist2008_x64.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Sabsik. 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
- Ransom.Sabsik
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days ago)
- File hash
- 50dc4e13114d522b94ab7af1210d4d3b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable.
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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
vcredist2008_x64.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If vcredist2008_x64.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.Sabsik.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft Visual C++ 2008 Redistributable |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 50dc4e13114d522b94ab7af1210d4d3b |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-23 18:00:16 (4 days 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 |
ThreatInfo has observed vcredist2008_x64.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 vcredist2008_x64.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 Niger 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 vcredist2008_x64.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
vcredist2008_x64.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0c6a4ebef82c869d8ae2bd3fee08d794
6715227ac3d040c156395c665a33c9a8
20ba4a648e5fee5b5f84d5770bd25c53
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.Sabsik
This report identifies vcredist2008_x64.exe by MD5 50dc4e13114d522b94ab7af1210d4d3b. 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.