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epm0.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 3a378efa52dd0d2a9a954e9e4159693e
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:03:19 (4 years ago)
First seen 2019-03-14 20:13:42 (7 years ago)
Size 647 KB
Publisher EaseUS

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Detection name
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-02-12 23:03:19 (4 years ago)
File hash
3a378efa52dd0d2a9a954e9e4159693e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2019-03-14 20:13:42 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:03:19 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: EaseUS. Product metadata: EaseUS Partition Master Loader.

Digital signature

Signed by CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co., Ltd.;Chengdu Yiwo Technology Development Co., Ltd.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

epm0.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with EaseUS Partition Master Loader. The reported company name is EaseUS. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:03:19 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If epm0.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.

Product Name: EaseUS Partition Master Loader
Company Name: EaseUS
MD5: 3a378efa52dd0d2a9a954e9e4159693e
Size: 647 KB
First Published: 2019-03-14 20:13:42 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:03:19 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:03:19 (4 years ago)
epm0.exe 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.

Signed By: CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co., Ltd.;Chengdu Yiwo Technology Development Co., Ltd.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on epm0.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%\easeus\easeus partition master 12.10
%sysdrive%\برامج\هاااام جداً لفرمتة و إصلاح الفلاشات و تقسيم الهارد ديسك easeus parition master 13\نسخه محموله الإصدار 12.9\easeus_partition_master_12.10_technician_edition_portable_downloadly.ir.rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition portable\app\partitionmaster
%sysdrive%\adobe\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me].rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]
%sysdrive%\programas varios\gestores de discos\easeus partition master 12.10 crack only\easeus partition master 12.10 crack only
%desktop%\installer\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me].rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3914149403-2124142920-3705951390-1001\$r2mlcuk.com\your files is here\fix
%profile%\downloads\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me].rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]
%sysdrive%\el fady work\work pro\win and media\hdd\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me].rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]
%sysdrive%\tradvysor setup area\penbackup=if anything required\penbackup till 29012019\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me].rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition + crack [tech-tools.me]
%profile%\downloads\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition_sadeempc.com.rar\easeus partition master 12.10 technician edition_sadeempc.com\your files is here\fix

ThreatInfo has observed epm0.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.

Windows 10 87.9%
Windows 7 6.7%
Windows 8.1 3.0%
Windows Vista 1.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for epm0.exe is Windows 10 with 87.9% 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.

epm0.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000085f1
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 654848

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 68608 bytes · 10.5% of section data
MD5 132dcc661a24a90238def7c85bdb7a59
.rdata 15360 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 c3c928287355d198e8c5866ea60a67c9
.data 4608 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 84057fb103cd9f5c0b1dd6ef209019f5
.rsrc 566272 bytes · 86.5% of section data
MD5 885fd4267ede6676f6e42e54fd9c41e2

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 epm0.exe by MD5 3a378efa52dd0d2a9a954e9e4159693e. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3a378efa52dd0d2a9a954e9e4159693e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.