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hydra.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours ago)
- File hash
- 8c220baa2c61819a5751f1d756ecdc11
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours ago); latest analysis 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours ago).
Company metadata: Aura Inc.. Product metadata: Hydra Protocol wrapper..
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
hydra.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Hydra Protocol wrapper.. The reported company name is Aura Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If hydra.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Hydra Protocol wrapper. |
| Company Name: | Aura Inc. |
| MD5: | 8c220baa2c61819a5751f1d756ecdc11 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-28 06:00:35 (5 hours 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:
| %programfiles%\hotspot shield\12.14.1\bin\sdkbin |
ThreatInfo has observed hydra.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 hydra.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 Nigeria 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 hydra.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
hydra.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
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2d9fb7b4743e2a41f5afcb2790c56a24
334abc95226527979f4fb23d3a4fb271
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bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
be6399d523be7a2b04ad762ae8056319
74c411055c4d16901d3732fb611fc887
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.Heur!
This report identifies hydra.exe by MD5 8c220baa2c61819a5751f1d756ecdc11. 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.