Safe
Windows executable named AnyDesk (3).exe scanned clean by 72 of 76 antivirus engines in our network — a digitally signed file likely matching legitimate remote desktop software.
2ac2da18754e34bb6b…b2b5fa8df6The reasoning behind this verdict
This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.
The file presents as AnyDesk (3).exe, a common name for legitimate remote access software, with a size of about 8MB typical for such tools. Our antivirus network ran 76 scans, with 72 engines reporting it undetected and zero malicious or suspicious verdicts from names like BitDefender, Kaspersky, Avast, and ESET. It carries a digital signature and PE tags indicating a standard Windows executable with overlay data, but no threats were identified. If run, it should behave as expected without stealing data or installing malware. Our research shows this clean profile points to a safe file.
This AnyDesk-named Win32 EXE appears legitimate based on our analysis. All reporting engines in our antivirus network found it undetected with zero malicious flags. You can proceed to use it safely, but confirm it matches the official AnyDesk download if possible.
What We Detected
No malicious activity flagged. 72 of 76 engines in our antivirus network, including BitDefender, Kaspersky, Avast, ESET, and Fortinet, reported it undetected. Popular threat labels are absent.
Threat Behavior
Zero engines saw infostealing, ransomware, or backdoors. The file is a signed Win32 EXE named after legitimate AnyDesk software, with no signs of obfuscation or generic trojan traits.
What To Do Now
Run it if you need remote desktop access. Verify against official AnyDesk sources for the exact version. No quarantine or deletion needed.
The strongest scan facts behind the verdict, preserved with their exact names and counts.
0 of 76 antivirus engines flagged the file.
- Clean scan: 72 engines undetected, zero malicious from our full antivirus network.
- Digitally signed PE executable, reducing tampering risk.
- File name matches legitimate AnyDesk remote access tool.
- Standard 8MB size consistent with official software installers.
- No popular threat labels or family matches in our research.
Safely run the file for AnyDesk functionality. Download fresh from the official site for comparison if you have doubts about its origin.
What to do now
This file looks safe based on everything we checked.
This file is safe to use.
Good habit: only download files from the official website or an app store.
Keep your antivirus and Windows updates switched on so you stay protected.
0 detections across 76 engines
Forensic fingerprint
- File name
- AnyDesk (3).exe
- Size
- 7.97 MB
- MIME type
- (unknown)
- Detected type
- Win32 EXE
- SHA-256
- 2ac2da18754e34bb6bab866ebba03a741a487648aadda7b25d88e2b2b5fa8df6
- MD5
- ef6a52386045c0102c0cf309103fe355
- SHA-1
- 5ba2e8cd97b64ea9a00f1b2af46cb0c3b3660148
- First seen (VT)
- Apr 9, 2026, 2:23 PM UTC
- Last analysis (VT)
- Apr 20, 2026, 4:15 PM UTC
- First scan (MalwareTips)
- Apr 20, 2026, 6:00 PM UTC
- Last scan (MalwareTips)
- Apr 20, 2026, 6:30 PM UTC
- Community reputation
- +2trusted
Safety FAQ
Common questions about AnyDesk (3).exe, answered from the scan data above.
- AnyDesk (3).exe appears safe. 76 of 76 antivirus engines report it clean. As a habit, only run files you downloaded from the official source, since attackers sometimes distribute trojanised copies of legitimate software under the same name.
- AnyDesk (3).exe is a Windows executable program, about 8 MB. Our analysis found no threat indicators for it. A file's name can be reused by different files, so we identify it by its cryptographic hash (below).
- None — all 76 antivirus engines we queried report AnyDesk (3).exe as clean. That's reassuring, though brand-new malware can briefly evade detection before vendors add signatures, so we also weigh the file's behaviour and reputation.
- The SHA-256 hash of AnyDesk (3).exe is 2ac2da18754e34bb6bab866ebba03a741a487648aadda7b25d88e2b2b5fa8df6, and its MD5 is ef6a52386045c0102c0cf309103fe355. 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.
- Based on this scan, yes — AnyDesk (3).exe shows no threat indicators. The important caveat is source: make sure you downloaded it from the official website or a trusted store, because attackers sometimes distribute malware-laced copies under a legitimate file's name. If your own antivirus flags it while we report it clean, that is most often a false positive, but verify the source before overriding your antivirus.
- This report reflects the scan run on April 20, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of AnyDesk (3).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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