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EF44.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.Phonzy. 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.Phonzy
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-01-14 23:18:16 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 545199406409e51f346b351c8daea200
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Phonzy, 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 2024-01-13 23:41:52 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-14 23:18:16 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: ESET. Product metadata: ESET Security.
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
EF44.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ESET Security. The reported company name is ESET. The current detection status is Trojan.Phonzy, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-14 23:18:16 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If EF44.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.Phonzy.
File Details
| Product Name: | ESET Security |
| Company Name: | ESET |
| MD5: | 545199406409e51f346b351c8daea200 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-01-13 23:41:52 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-01-14 23:18:16 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Phonzy (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-01-14 23:18:16 (2 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.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed EF44.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 EF44.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 50.0% 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 EF44.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
EF44.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.
bfc277e595f196ad840d87a3a1e8fb29
056f50f6a2fd7073f51596e55ddf3732
1fb1848a1ecc93852767a432eb1025ff
fc520a69445b6efbe482301f7b864fa4
8beb8b17b90d9a38b562b6b67fb15402
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
73787dde906a39305f0e75e54acb68b8
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.Phonzy
This report identifies EF44.exe by MD5 545199406409e51f346b351c8daea200. 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.