GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

DykeApheSy.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.SpecialSearchOffer File reputation report
MD5 52a02ff3fc73a1da4d36688d169afb35
Latest seen 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago)
Size 29 MB
Publisher HugoKlariNa
Product HugoKlariNa

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SpecialSearchOffer, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: HugoKlariNa. Product metadata: HugoKlariNa.

Digital signature

Signed by SIMMERSON SERVICES LIMITED. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

DykeApheSy.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HugoKlariNa. The reported company name is HugoKlariNa. The current detection status is PUP.SpecialSearchOffer, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DykeApheSy.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.SpecialSearchOffer.

Product Name: HugoKlariNa
Company Name: HugoKlariNa
MD5: 52a02ff3fc73a1da4d36688d169afb35
Size: 29 MB
First Published: 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago)
Status: PUP.SpecialSearchOffer (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-08 20:03:27 (5 years ago)
DykeApheSy.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: SIMMERSON SERVICES LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on DykeApheSy.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for DykeApheSy.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.

DykeApheSy.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000344cc
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 30600704

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

.gm1r6b 26624 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d3858a3828b911f9ccadc24e9453f8da
.mx2ulv 39424 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b841195acfe2a5c0a6e901034c4df579
.dqspqb 32256 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 21473fa52917a760cea9d5c73f71a2fa
.text 608256 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 8e8e07f60f5f028710ad8789d1130d8d
.data 7680 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 74d49f8f281369602ce19eac8c032ffb
.pdata 31744 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a6d2177a4f421cde0a5301ed80fe597a
_RDATA 178176 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f0ebe6cb891dd06cd05588d9d24c0ca4
.rsrc 29671424 bytes · 97.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 fa87f8b706a4e9d864f931236042a29b
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 01967a0e1bf71009fded77ae620a52da

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.SpecialSearchOffer

This report identifies DykeApheSy.exe by MD5 52a02ff3fc73a1da4d36688d169afb35. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 52a02ff3fc73a1da4d36688d169afb35.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.