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AmusedmUtil.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic). 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
- Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago)
- File hash
- 40fc9daaf8d1df8eabbf54fb00b8f384
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic), part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-16 23:00:36 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago).
Company metadata: Stephan Plath. Product metadata: RidNacs.
Signed by Hue Bluff. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
AmusedmUtil.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RidNacs. The reported company name is Stephan Plath. The current detection status is Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If AmusedmUtil.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 Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | RidNacs |
| Company Name: | Stephan Plath |
| MD5: | 40fc9daaf8d1df8eabbf54fb00b8f384 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-16 23:00:36 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-24 04:00:23 (3 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Hue Bluff |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AmusedmUtil.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed AmusedmUtil.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 AmusedmUtil.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 United States 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 AmusedmUtil.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
AmusedmUtil.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.
6133977ff47957f46bc55449df9c5d54
cf4bdaa3e6d0c5143dc797ab54604859
8a480f09a2663e48efa888dddc9f0a2f
a89a8905841857f1659065b2c0c28ce6
1bce3cd9e0893ba4c3ffaac07e253c1d
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 Trojan.oa!s1 (Heuristic)
This report identifies AmusedmUtil.exe by MD5 40fc9daaf8d1df8eabbf54fb00b8f384. It is part of the Trojan 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.