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BHikkFiHq4.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 3781f60c1b2193fd04a699ca4251f3ad
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Telegram FZ-LLC. Product metadata: Telegram Desktop.
Signed by ROSTPAY LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
BHikkFiHq4.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Telegram Desktop. The reported company name is Telegram FZ-LLC. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If BHikkFiHq4.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Telegram Desktop |
| Company Name: | Telegram FZ-LLC |
| MD5: | 3781f60c1b2193fd04a699ca4251f3ad |
| Size: | 601 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-12-11 23:53:17 (3 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: | ROSTPAY LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on BHikkFiHq4.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed BHikkFiHq4.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 BHikkFiHq4.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 Lebanon 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 BHikkFiHq4.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
BHikkFiHq4.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
312dd246ba2beef4a831b796064809cd
08b047d0793c86530be05aa4676283b3
da8150f05bd79d5a8ffdb7281014ee38
340d5e5340813c892e6de37cae4e8beb
d594426214689ef55e485a739ec79cf7
def6f3c613f0a5202d11934b7e93414e
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies BHikkFiHq4.exe by MD5 3781f60c1b2193fd04a699ca4251f3ad. It is part of the PUP 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.