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HVPIO.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 62dd2721ce84a2b7907fef32a3ad3748
Latest seen 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago)
File hash
62dd2721ce84a2b7907fef32a3ad3748
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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 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: N-able Take Control. Product metadata: N-able Take Control Agent.

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.

HVPIO.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with N-able Take Control Agent. The reported company name is N-able Take Control. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If HVPIO.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: N-able Take Control Agent
Company Name: N-able Take Control
MD5: 62dd2721ce84a2b7907fef32a3ad3748
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-13 23:34:01 (2 years ago)
HVPIO.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.

%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed HVPIO.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 HVPIO.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.

HVPIO.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
Image base

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 2818560

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

.text 1250304 bytes · 44.4% of section data
MD5 5edbf2095303cf8c05f94217a2f8052f
.sdata 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4503c8d5320052cbdc4aff1c71b18cc3
.rsrc 1566208 bytes · 55.6% of section data
MD5 d560dee04a11d28135015e1a1fe871e9

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 HVPIO.exe by MD5 62dd2721ce84a2b7907fef32a3ad3748. 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 62dd2721ce84a2b7907fef32a3ad3748.
  • 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.