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tsk0000.dta threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.Gen. 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
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-05-05 23:48:26 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 290389e59ca9fe99ce1779f41f26d645
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-04-04 14:13:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-05 23:48:26 (4 years ago).
Signed by WDKTestCert Admin,131666266076831434. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
tsk0000.dta is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-05 23:48:26 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
If tsk0000.dta 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 Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 290389e59ca9fe99ce1779f41f26d645 |
| Size: | 35 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-04-04 14:13:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-05 23:48:26 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-05 23:48:26 (4 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | WDKTestCert Admin,131666266076831434 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on tsk0000.dta is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %system% |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20180626.200429 |
| %sysdrive%\tdsskiller_quarantine\12.07.2018_21.50.52\uds0004 |
| %sysdrive%\tdsskiller_quarantine\25.07.2018_14.54.39\uds0004 |
| %sysdrive%\tdsskiller_quarantine\12.07.2018_16.43.28\uds0004 |
| %sysdrive%\tdsskiller_quarantine\09.08.2018_17.08.33\uds0004 |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20181015.194250 |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20181015.155043 |
| %commonappdata%\martau\total uninstall 6\backup\malwarebytes version 3.7.1.2839.analyzed.zip\c:\windows\system32 |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old.000\windows\system32 |
ThreatInfo has observed tsk0000.dta 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.
File Names:
4 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen tsk0000.dta across 100 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 14.7% 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 tsk0000.dta is Windows 7 with 51.4% 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
tsk0000.dta is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
6ef3b13d932fe4a552b4dc159e640ccc
f2092c97d1bf0a7c0ca90f64c527e381
107e635ebe745f574deec4bc90fa5348
634d1a32cb08ce34cb5570231c995e40
25fc9a0072663960d841e1f2de08bddd
cb0adfc75404fa56ac0fd22f7aa4aec9
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 Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies tsk0000.dta by MD5 290389e59ca9fe99ce1779f41f26d645. It is part of the Rootkit 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.