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Threat LensFile scan report

Is adaptive_hud.asi safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Unsigned new DLL with one tier-1 detection and no sandbox or external corroboration.

Five of 75 engines flagged the file, including one tier-1 engine. The DLL is unsigned, brand-new, and has no sandbox results or external-intel hits. Evidence is too thin for a definitive malicious or safe call.

Do not open it until verified

Treat the file as untrusted until sandbox results or additional detections become available; keep all security software active.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
5of 75 flagged
Flagged 5No detection 70
Digital specimenadaptive_hud.asi1c6a2cc5a49efbaac5…3360f7f846b7fe
Size791.0 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
5 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including CrowdStrike and Cynet.

Recommended next actions

01

Before opening

Do not open it until the source can be verified independently.

02

If you already opened it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.

55%Confidence
Moderate
Analyst conclusion

Five of 75 engines flagged the file, including one tier-1 engine. The DLL is unsigned, brand-new, and has no sandbox results or external-intel hits. Evidence is too thin for a definitive malicious or safe call.

Recommended action

Treat the file as untrusted until sandbox results or additional detections become available; keep all security software active.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    5 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Partial

    Runtime data is present, but no completed sandbox environment is recorded.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Chapter 04

Detection & Forensics

Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.

Chapter 05

Safety & FAQ

Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.

What to do now

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't open it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    If its origin cannot be confirmed, delete this file and use a fresh copy from a trusted source. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

7 evidence-based answers
Is adaptive_hud.asi safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
adaptive_hud.asi is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 5 of 75 antivirus engines flag it; that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't open it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the original trusted source and verify its exact hash when possible.
What is adaptive_hud.asi?
Evidence-based answer
adaptive_hud.asi is a file, about 791 KB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
How many antivirus engines detected adaptive_hud.asi?
Evidence-based answer
5 of 75 antivirus engines flagged adaptive_hud.asi, 5 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence.
I already downloaded and opened adaptive_hud.asi — what should I do?
Evidence-based answer
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.
How do I remove adaptive_hud.asi?
Evidence-based answer
To remove adaptive_hud.asi: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.
What is the SHA-256 hash of adaptive_hud.asi?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of adaptive_hud.asi is 1c6a2cc5a49efbaac539c4ef416f9a82de8be3c2a3b08e0b7b3360f7f846b7fe, and its MD5 is 5c0fa660038c41a7ffe5d296b5767f96. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.
How up to date is this analysis of adaptive_hud.asi?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 28, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of adaptive_hud.asi is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.
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