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yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.STOP File reputation report
MD5 cf2c9f47ee207b14419adac5e185cfb6
Latest seen 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago)
Size 4 MB
Product Smelfie

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.STOP. 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.STOP
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago)
File hash
cf2c9f47ee207b14419adac5e185cfb6
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.STOP, 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 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Smelfie.

Digital signature

Signed by 522a29533d3f200e2d1728300c141021081631313626321023042b113f2d26353224. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Smelfie. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.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.

Product Name: Smelfie
MD5: cf2c9f47ee207b14419adac5e185cfb6
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago)
Status: Ransom.STOP (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-30 23:01:27 (4 months ago)
yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.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.

The signature on yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.exe 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.

%localappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.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.

yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.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 0x00003d77
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 4382720

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

.text 65536 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 c4a31ebd8120c9a04721e18b34ab8668
.rdata 30208 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 f335e04ffb762a86d3dd89093e247dfc
.data 4189696 bytes · 95.6% of section data
MD5 9e6cfeda1f386229a87cb7f9f1024e76
.rsrc 97280 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 cbced762daacb95969ca02ce5752fdbf

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 yXwXMzzwZHJdVrwC2asfFqeU.exe by MD5 cf2c9f47ee207b14419adac5e185cfb6. 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 cf2c9f47ee207b14419adac5e185cfb6.
  • 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.