GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
idman.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.IE. 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
- Hijack.IE
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-25 18:00:39 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 2ff7ea96425daad680c78794cf8db66f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-11-12 23:01:44 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 18:00:39 (2 days ago).
Company metadata: Tonec Inc.. Product metadata: Internet Download Manager (IDM).
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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
idman.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Internet Download Manager (IDM). The reported company name is Tonec Inc.. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 18:00:39 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If idman.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 Hijack.IE.
File Details
| Product Name: | Internet Download Manager (IDM) |
| Company Name: | Tonec Inc. |
| MD5: | 2ff7ea96425daad680c78794cf8db66f |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-11-12 23:01:44 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-25 18:00:39 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.IE (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-25 18:00:39 (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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed idman.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 idman.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Myanmar with 50.0% 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 idman.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
idman.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.
7d450193aab6007b06278b50947b8189
fbf5ed79b43d64e39cdef2164b996ccd
6b62ca714deb91caba72811440e888f1
903518192b192fa5db07aa48f6594966
2ffa5a8c9ecc385d7990ad71c9caaf7c
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 Hijack.IE
This report identifies idman.exe by MD5 2ff7ea96425daad680c78794cf8db66f. It is part of the Hijack 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.