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polyflow_mpi.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 206fae763615739f4eca2cfa7b0a6dc2
Latest seen 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago)
Size 158 MB
Signed by ANSYS Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
206fae763615739f4eca2cfa7b0a6dc2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 06:00:21 (2 weeks ago).

Digital signature

Signed by ANSYS Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

polyflow_mpi.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_mpi.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!.

MD5: 206fae763615739f4eca2cfa7b0a6dc2
Size: 158 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)
polyflow_mpi.exe detection screenshot

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Signed By: ANSYS Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on polyflow_mpi.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.

%programfiles%\ansys inc\ansys student\v252\polyflow\polyflow25.2.0\win64

ThreatInfo has observed polyflow_mpi.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for polyflow_mpi.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.

polyflow_mpi.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0759cd58
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 163679744

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

.text 127537664 bytes · 77.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 7f71863f17907def52151e89c83937a1
.rdata 8878592 bytes · 5.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 d4a5da501cd2c124b6bed64957068bf2
.data 24408064 bytes · 14.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e59636d15c922e627c36c02e69a12dae
.pdata 1633280 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 2455d43bddf4ec719d09d814302d2e42
.data1 854016 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8992c650e6fce8f9ed47bb196ee7a635
.itt_not 250368 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6d84e2aedba76a79fe1c3685441798e
_RDATA 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 71ce7acb6cc0221a303223f9420c1669
.trace 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 803a957c78b7818f62ccbf31b4a8c2c6
.reloc 111104 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a1f5ea2d88f327f2b88f23c2bc5a60ef

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_mpi.exe by MD5 206fae763615739f4eca2cfa7b0a6dc2. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 206fae763615739f4eca2cfa7b0a6dc2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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