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SynapseVau86.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month ago)
- File hash
- b99bc95f355c88a4abe665e4549a1343
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month ago).
Company metadata: Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd.. Product metadata: 360 Internet Security.
Signed by Beijing Qihu 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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
SynapseVau86.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 360 Internet Security. The reported company name is Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd.. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SynapseVau86.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | 360 Internet Security |
| Company Name: | Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd. |
| MD5: | b99bc95f355c88a4abe665e4549a1343 |
| Size: | 351 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-17 23:00:24 (a month 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: | Beijing Qihu Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SynapseVau86.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:
| %localappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed SynapseVau86.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 SynapseVau86.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 Uruguay 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 SynapseVau86.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
SynapseVau86.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.
2536ca8c11b5eb76847d04854df6798c
267bd5b42aac51bcbf1238d1de66e53e
1e216420bcb2122c25bc9d041d163ed3
aad10e2ad3ac8a470ac3884f3dd8a724
7006cdad6d61fed9c2faac0bf5014888
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies SynapseVau86.exe by MD5 b99bc95f355c88a4abe665e4549a1343. It is part of the Susp 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.