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FileIOSurrogate.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year ago)
- File hash
- ff429f8e33aa9f4630214e28ab070ca7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year ago).
Company metadata: MAGIX Computer Products Intl. Co.. Product metadata: VEGAS File I/O surrogate.
Signed by MAGIX Software GmbH. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
FileIOSurrogate.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VEGAS File I/O surrogate. The reported company name is MAGIX Computer Products Intl. Co.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If FileIOSurrogate.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | VEGAS File I/O surrogate |
| Company Name: | MAGIX Computer Products Intl. Co. |
| MD5: | ff429f8e33aa9f4630214e28ab070ca7 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-31 23:01:19 (a year 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: | MAGIX Software GmbH |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on FileIOSurrogate.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:
| %programfiles%\vegas\vegas pro 20.0 |
ThreatInfo has observed FileIOSurrogate.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 FileIOSurrogate.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 Ukraine 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 FileIOSurrogate.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
FileIOSurrogate.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.
e7b651d21d1e29d9d3f4749bb0a7c420
2294692e41e5026099ce4a81d42b4098
9626c51a6bb0bdd93b49154239294b7c
983e474b9a87e5c63134ab15a0ba05a7
c283baf7456b2231c6c6ebb0537983c4
2e2ac9e943375b8b73cf82aa450a2440
2f76d15c4d46bd0689b9e6fcf475f119
ae66f3482d4f4d67b27db1ec8efbc51b
b4359675a17effa9b0b9d8964d6b2f15
af8ac7064b06aa9036dbd70b11da3c1c
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.Heur!
This report identifies FileIOSurrogate.exe by MD5 ff429f8e33aa9f4630214e28ab070ca7. 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.