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Is menu_Ru.exe safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Five tier-1 engines flag this packed, unsigned executable as the Pomal/Bifrost backdoor family.

13 of 75 engines detect the sample, five of them tier-1, converging on the Pomal family. Sandbox evidence shows process injection (T1055) and direct-IP network activity from a high-entropy UPX-packed binary with no code signature.

Do not run this file

Quarantine or delete the file; maintain current antivirus definitions and avoid running unsigned executables from untrusted sources.

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
13of 75 flagged
Flagged 13No detection 62
Digital specimenmenu_Ru.exe28829cee8af284d1cc…951f19d685986a
Size487.5 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen9y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
2 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before running

Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

02

If you already ran it

Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.

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.

88%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

13 of 75 engines detect the sample, five of them tier-1, converging on the Pomal family. Sandbox evidence shows process injection (T1055) and direct-IP network activity from a high-entropy UPX-packed binary with no code signature.

Recommended action

Quarantine or delete the file; maintain current antivirus definitions and avoid running unsigned executables from untrusted sources.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

4 of 5 complete

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

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    13 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    16 runtime contacts were observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    4 signature or behavior rules matched.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 12MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 9spawned processes
  • 16network contacts
  • 13filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Injected code into another process, a technique that can conceal execution.

  • High concern: Used an input-capture technique that can record credentials or keystrokes.

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

  • Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.

  • Moderate concern: Runs hidden system commands (script or shell).

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

  • Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.

These are observed capabilities from an isolated analysis. A technique does not prove malicious intent on its own, and the file never ran on your device.

Threat context

How remote-access malware works

This opens a secret 'back door' into your computer. Once it's running, an attacker can control your PC from anywhere — see your screen, read your files, switch on your webcam, install more malware, or use your machine to attack others.

Bottom line:It's built to stay hidden and keep that connection open for as long as possible.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

7 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.

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

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't run this file. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash.

  2. Recovery step 02

    If you already ran it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.

  3. Recovery step 03

    From a different, clean device, change the passwords on your important accounts (email and banking first) and turn on two-factor authentication.

  4. Recovery step 04

    Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is menu_Ru.exe malware?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — menu_Ru.exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 13 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: pomal). It behaves as a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is menu_Ru.exe?
Evidence-based answer
menu_Ru.exe is a Windows executable program, about 487 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: pomal) — a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected menu_Ru.exe?
Evidence-based answer
13 of 75 antivirus engines flagged menu_Ru.exe, 13 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. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
I already downloaded and ran menu_Ru.exe — 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 menu_Ru.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove menu_Ru.exe: 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 kind of malware is menu_Ru.exe?
Evidence-based answer
menu_Ru.exe is classified as a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. Engines attribute it to the pomal family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.
What is the SHA-256 hash of menu_Ru.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of menu_Ru.exe is 28829cee8af284d1cc7cf9b58719d2800d2d74225fa3ef2917951f19d685986a, and its MD5 is fd75b993142b60ed2f77d4999cdb16da. 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 menu_Ru.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 31, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of menu_Ru.exe 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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