GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

violettchecker_patched.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Wacatac File reputation report
MD5 00c9e8a4703997c615d8d8d57fff3671
Latest seen 2023-05-09 23:57:15 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-05-09 23:54:58 (3 years ago)
Size 16 MB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Wacatac. 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.Wacatac
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-05-09 23:57:15 (3 years ago)
File hash
00c9e8a4703997c615d8d8d57fff3671
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Wacatac.

Timeline

First seen 2023-05-09 23:54:58 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-09 23:57:15 (3 years 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.

File context

violettchecker_patched.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Ransom.Wacatac, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-09 23:57:15 (3 years ago).

If violettchecker_patched.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.Wacatac.

File Details

MD5: 00c9e8a4703997c615d8d8d57fff3671
Size: 16 MB
First Published: 2023-05-09 23:54:58 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-09 23:57:15 (3 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Wacatac (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-09 23:57:15 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

violettchecker_patched.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:

%profile%\onedrive\рабочий стол\новая папка\violett.zip
%sysdrive%
%profile%\onedrive\рабочий стол

ThreatInfo has observed violettchecker_patched.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for violettchecker_patched.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

violettchecker_patched.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00ac9228
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 17433088

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

.text 11602432 bytes · 66.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 2ceb87addcbc0f6cbfb88f8601f82737
.rdata 4465152 bytes · 25.6% of section data
MD5 644be063b0d7920f13635dfe488e95b6
.data 390656 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 2fcce1970d37251fb7048b4b6ed28be4
.pdata 563712 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 665ba34c2c942d7d553637dbaeec060c
.qtmetad 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 423a7b5d3ecdf06697e3001a66e26f11
.qtmimed 323072 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2d32d357ab751ffbbb513570c6ee6986
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 be67a169339f711df3f3be458ab966dc
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 12e86110089331d248f9b607c20cb120
.reloc 85504 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 197b59348ecf0e3218aa7cdc4bddb16c

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.Wacatac

This report identifies violettchecker_patched.exe by MD5 00c9e8a4703997c615d8d8d57fff3671. 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 00c9e8a4703997c615d8d8d57fff3671.
  • 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.