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polyflow_mpi.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
- 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- be38e68c4d287c9daad3adfcca63d0d3
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 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years 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_mpi.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years 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!.
File Details
| MD5: | be38e68c4d287c9daad3adfcca63d0d3 |
| Size: | 149 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-11-28 23:15:15 (2 years 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_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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\ansys inc\v232\polyflow\polyflow23.2.0\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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen polyflow_mpi.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 Brazil 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_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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
7e53df5e0efa615efeaea812f4d3f7ba
234c635227e5157fef7f88cd47e8a25c
27b013a87d3c135919c0bcfddaa6836b
d0aff269d9b2f06ba9ecbb5ec5f02966
7df11cbfe9afe948005e81cb8845ab4c
3b883b292b41f532fa2f09a42634c121
ad61c968647c8f610a1a51078227f7ca
2ed8b7e3ffebfdf3667f24444eae0fcb
b0bb234cae2d2635a1eb2c9a2e0c8f38
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 be38e68c4d287c9daad3adfcca63d0d3. 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.