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polyflow.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
- 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- febb8176989598fe521b781f3672a708
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 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago).
Signed by ANSYS Inc.. 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
polyflow.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If polyflow.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
| MD5: | febb8176989598fe521b781f3672a708 |
| Size: | 157 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks 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: | ANSYS Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on polyflow.exe 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:
| %programfiles%\ansys inc\ansys student\v252\polyflow\polyflow25.2.0\win64 |
ThreatInfo has observed polyflow.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 polyflow.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 Australia 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 polyflow.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
polyflow.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.
037eb7eae8fbda592240c13ffad33021
95664f444d2f9dcd25e17f32d4bb6a01
143fa670a4db91b95a7c49cc564dd04f
d094301f5d69193cccc823df21e544ae
41bbca54a33e715c1df97e8e32fbfe46
ac9a2f17291b6c86ffac82d9f7be443d
32716fe9d12b8eba6439e3b9bb889ad6
f911b9248d169bb5c705b37403d3d3fe
cb76b68d27f6a6d53f2f811ebfa5fb38
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 polyflow.exe by MD5 febb8176989598fe521b781f3672a708. 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.