GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
aops.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.Downloader. 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.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-13 22:01:13 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 33c906880e9ddde94f273bb13ac06897
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2023-01-22 23:21:35 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:13 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: ByteBox Media.
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
aops.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The reported company name is ByteBox Media. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:13 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If aops.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.
File Details
| Company Name: | ByteBox Media |
| MD5: | 33c906880e9ddde94f273bb13ac06897 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-01-22 23:21:35 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 22:01:13 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 22:01:13 (2 weeks 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\gog games\heroes of might and magic 3 complete |
| %sysdrive%\retrofe\collections\pc games\games\heroes of might & magic iii\era launcher |
| %sysdrive%\s\heroes 3 launcher |
ThreatInfo has observed aops.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 aops.exe across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary with 33.3% 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 aops.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
aops.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.
9bf7440cd748fe520622e037acd79f16
6bf997ee28f60d14940ef8ff990abeb9
838d79f01b6dadc8a96246c91be22d86
6ca971cb407d66111c94b26ff5eb0f4c
457321348a5e92f72692bf9b22715ae7
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 aops.exe by MD5 33c906880e9ddde94f273bb13ac06897. 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.