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utox-i686[1].exe threat report

Detected as Ransom.Gen File reputation report
MD5 640927cf917ad3458db4888ffef8b9ac
Latest seen 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher uTox XP
Product uTox XP

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Ransom.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago)
File hash
640927cf917ad3458db4888ffef8b9ac
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Gen, 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 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: uTox XP. Product metadata: uTox XP.

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.

File context

utox-i686[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with uTox XP. The reported company name is uTox XP. The current detection status is Ransom.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.

If utox-i686[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.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: uTox XP
Company Name: uTox XP
MD5: 640927cf917ad3458db4888ffef8b9ac
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago)
Status: Ransom.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-02-16 23:58:19 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

utox-i686[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:

%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\capa0705\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie

ThreatInfo has observed utox-i686[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 utox-i686[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Mexico
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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 utox-i686[1].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

utox-i686[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 0x000014c0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 20
Raw data 5960704

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

.text 2743296 bytes · 46.0% of section data
MD5 70e1d4b54c9fc12e59cbfd9c01536f07
.data 24576 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 4ab2dbbd4ab0368d22d2291c684fe4bc
.rdata 465920 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 f3aa43fc6d9f2bb94565413ffb74e39f
.rodata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5577b38af1b3f2ac4c83ba9caf935785
/4 124416 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 52c2ed5e46ed9b880f4da505c2d04e81
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 2ed744ec17d5996178daee2de30a5f96
.idata 10752 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 5365d1581f8467b882481ed499c6941b
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 145c41281e1f7cd7c550f3a6c86a363a
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1bd7f0336e79d260ea34c685d5d6ab81
.rsrc 44032 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 171edcc37ba2d6ac134e8dcddf0d45f3
.reloc 97280 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 7e3aee681da3166b0cdef0ea6884f8c5
/14 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3e27e5c3a1266034ea590864fa1d3027
/29 1415168 bytes · 23.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 edde6306973f594311698177cca9d2a1
/41 94208 bytes · 1.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 757f83ef955aad539194d9a5411bb777
/55 210944 bytes · 3.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2cd8a842dd7680d8649ae20d7ad77ca1
/67 15360 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c2ff537c28faf7af1eb6fa653a0f16e8
/80 18944 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 44107ae8769c9b494b90ca78af0d7db5
/91 563712 bytes · 9.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 32af3d1b89270a367da4b3341bf8ba7d
/102 116736 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 088683b71facac89f0e34d9ef05d8093

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.Gen

This report identifies utox-i686[1].exe by MD5 640927cf917ad3458db4888ffef8b9ac. 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 640927cf917ad3458db4888ffef8b9ac.
  • 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.