GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

mfastboot.exe threat report

Detected as Backdoor.Gen File reputation report
MD5 9ef24c0033903fbddeb46d44d266200f
Latest seen 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
First seen 2017-07-17 06:08:33 (8 years ago)
Size 520 KB

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Detection name
Backdoor.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
File hash
9ef24c0033903fbddeb46d44d266200f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

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

Category context

Remote-access components that can give an operator control over an affected system. Related Backdoor reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-17 06:08:33 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago).

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 Backdoor category for related samples and common context.

File context

mfastboot.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Backdoor.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Backdoor reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mfastboot.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 Backdoor.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 9ef24c0033903fbddeb46d44d266200f
Size: 520 KB
First Published: 2017-07-17 06:08:33 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
Status: Backdoor.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)

Detection screenshot

mfastboot.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.

Common Places:

%profile%
%temp%\afolder
%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed mfastboot.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.

File Names:

3 observed names
fastboot-modaco-windows.exe fastboot.exe mfastboot.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen mfastboot.exe across 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 24.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 24.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 46.4%
Windows 10 39.3%
Windows 8 7.1%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows Vista 1.2%

The most common operating system signal for mfastboot.exe is Windows 7 with 46.4% 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

mfastboot.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001130
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 465408

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

.text 130560 bytes · 28.1% of section data
MD5 fa38dc99e4c055dcfa42b3fbd71180da
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 fdedac96bddc66184ea6a85c33c6ec08
.rdata 28672 bytes · 6.2% of section data
MD5 f9b7696827ceb6f3db982b402fa19d3e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 3072 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 7424de0e879092c18bf35e03e6328353
/4 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fa569147dc1e374c33312454aef0a7e1
/19 6656 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 26f0f4c4396175dcfc7ab5ac3ec0f8d0
/35 128512 bytes · 27.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 042b864ea6873a9b9c4ece0be87d684c
/47 20480 bytes · 4.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3a30f0ef2f5cca1ab2132c9670e979e3
/61 26112 bytes · 5.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0342852a92f91691987bf5e3f749f5dd
/73 13824 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e31019e9c688985af9e3395359bbf841
/86 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 322c7aade1d2524437a6c1f69cb16716
/97 92160 bytes · 19.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1fcbc93aced3082081289262a2108def
/108 11264 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 777a99a216491fb0ad6f990e37b2915a

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 Backdoor.Gen

This report identifies mfastboot.exe by MD5 9ef24c0033903fbddeb46d44d266200f. It is part of the Backdoor 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 9ef24c0033903fbddeb46d44d266200f.
  • 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 Backdoor category to compare similar reports.