GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HYFM.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
- 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- ae7cfe0943e2eb14de99f1ce39fa68d3
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 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (3 years ago).
Signed by J.onaxh Network Technology Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
HYFM.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If HYFM.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
| MD5: | ae7cfe0943e2eb14de99f1ce39fa68d3 |
| Size: | 312 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-11 23:04:09 (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: | J.onaxh Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on HYFM.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\hylite |
ThreatInfo has observed HYFM.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 HYFM.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 Hong Kong 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 HYFM.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
HYFM.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.
b08e9dea9a18cb79461c42d07afc3399
6d48a8fcf0c1161841e2ac55d60e82b4
4e0da25cfdefe5c935b7192b4d3d7468
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
633b59de6fb23490c3a3b441795a549b
6163a979353d44dae6856cc52c3fa5bf
b09e00721b4aab21d55e5830f5abd37c
ed0cb3dd423eef3dda64a0daf7c912a2
c1718e4981cdaea7ce65e697595d98d7
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 HYFM.exe by MD5 ae7cfe0943e2eb14de99f1ce39fa68d3. 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.