GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
apollo.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Qhost. 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.Qhost
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-25 13:01:10 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 81d28af1e265a48f355fc904377e1767
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Qhost, 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 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 13:01:10 (2 days ago).
Signed by 盛趣信息技术（上海）有限公司;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher;上海天游软件有限公司. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
apollo.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Qhost, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 13:01:10 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If apollo.sys 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.Qhost.
File Details
| MD5: | 81d28af1e265a48f355fc904377e1767 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-13 17:00:58 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-25 13:01:10 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Qhost (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-25 13:01:10 (2 days 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: | 盛趣信息技术（上海）有限公司;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher;上海天游软件有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on apollo.sys 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:
| %sysdrive%\fs\fs5312\fs5312 |
ThreatInfo has observed apollo.sys 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 apollo.sys 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 China 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 apollo.sys 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
apollo.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
58baef274806590f70aab4ffc829e8ba
8d4a4b7740b2cdf99c7ecb84e8c6e0b9
9f73cb5e6dd3bfb697b833613829a6a3
20d13a70bd50a6fef290920f37dabd55
3146e94dfee5dfb69e8afe50891757ac
88303b02650c3c6fda2a3f5e9c5e30bd
b597ee4e00256d25bd5e8a9811fac4b6
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.Qhost
This report identifies apollo.sys by MD5 81d28af1e265a48f355fc904377e1767. 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.