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AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 a81b823a45acca2b0dec2b4ca0105438
Latest seen 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago)
Size 1 MB
Product AutoHotkey
Signed by AutoHotkey

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago)
File hash
a81b823a45acca2b0dec2b4ca0105438
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: AutoHotkey Foundation LLC. Product metadata: AutoHotkey.

Digital signature

Signed by AutoHotkey. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AutoHotkey. The reported company name is AutoHotkey Foundation LLC. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.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.Downloader.

Product Name: AutoHotkey
Company Name: AutoHotkey Foundation LLC
MD5: a81b823a45acca2b0dec2b4ca0105438
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-18 02:01:03 (a week ago)
AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.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.

Signed By: AutoHotkey
Status: Valid

The signature on AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.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.

%programfiles%\autohotkey

ThreatInfo has observed AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.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 AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.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.

AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.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 0x000da8a4
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 1318912

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

.text 970752 bytes · 73.6% of section data
MD5 913fecc76f4b64ff8ffe34728817b355
.rdata 215552 bytes · 16.3% of section data
MD5 cc1e88420dd30d61e1317cd5b4582bfa
.data 20992 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 b145474daae8abba887682e75c6efae1
.pdata 34304 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 074a43df406bd4025dc30329ac0ed6d9
text 9728 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 46a367f6e35a3b790dd50cb2a4b2ae7e
data 28672 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 8f4275b626558a8640120f611553e570
.rsrc 38912 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 2f856dce9312013ee85c8f79a7fb1c5b

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.Downloader

This report identifies AutoHotkeyU64_UIA.exe by MD5 a81b823a45acca2b0dec2b4ca0105438. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a81b823a45acca2b0dec2b4ca0105438.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.