GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HYst.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 23:38:45 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- e15defcda921d1dedde61bdd8111b2ce
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2022-10-11 23:38:45 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-11 23:38:45 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: 北京众纳鑫海网络技术有限公司. Product metadata: 火萤视频桌面.
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.
File context
HYst.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 火萤视频桌面. The reported company name is 北京众纳鑫海网络技术有限公司. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-11 23:38:45 (3 years ago).
If HYst.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
| Product Name: | 火萤视频桌面 |
| Company Name: | 北京众纳鑫海网络技术有限公司 |
| MD5: | e15defcda921d1dedde61bdd8111b2ce |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-10-11 23:38:45 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-11 23:38:45 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-11 23:38:45 (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 HYst.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed HYst.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 HYst.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 HYst.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
HYst.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.
5a64094e4df51027e9a8e8d0bc07e5f3
dbef90ae9e4e5459376b443e77bcb883
bd3f831cfb2e66df29ab5f359f4df5b8
39991c10fc1f28f19b2d0169d62bace1
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
138f2f46e156dd56816e1e12dc0deb38
06195aedf04e88a186e5f630b2ff6c22
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 HYst.exe by MD5 e15defcda921d1dedde61bdd8111b2ce. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.