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Is AorUi.exe safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Malicious file assessment

44 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including AhnLab-V3 and Alibaba.

Do not run this file

Do not run this file

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
44of 74 flagged
Flagged 44No detection 30
Digital specimenAorUi.exea35c607f410213b4bd…515ee320fe5d81
Size2.1 MB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen4y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
44 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including AhnLab-V3 and Alibaba.

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.

No saved analyst narrative

This report keeps the verified scan facts available below without inventing an analysis that was not saved with the scan.

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

    44 of 74 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

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

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule 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
  • 6MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 7spawned processes
  • 20network contacts
  • 15filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

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

  • Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

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 downloaders work

This file is a delivery vehicle. On its own it can look small and harmless, but its job is to quietly pull down and install the REAL payload — often a stealer, ransomware, or bot — from a server the attacker controls.

Bottom line:Because the dangerous part arrives later, early scans can look cleaner than the threat really is.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

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

ObservedDerived

5 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 AorUi.exe a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — AorUi.exe is malicious. Do not run it. Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. 44 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: Malgent). It behaves as a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. If you've already run it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is AorUi.exe?
Evidence-based answer
AorUi.exe is a Windows executable program, about 2.1 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: Malgent) — a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. 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 AorUi.exe?
Evidence-based answer
44 of 74 antivirus engines flagged AorUi.exe, 44 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.
What should I do if I already ran AorUi.exe?
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 AorUi.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove AorUi.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 AorUi.exe?
Evidence-based answer
AorUi.exe is classified as a downloader/dropper whose job is to pull additional malware onto the device. Engines attribute it to the Malgent 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 AorUi.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of AorUi.exe is a35c607f410213b4bd119c7faa88fd60717a97bd4c84da11ae515ee320fe5d81, and its MD5 is b967a951488268dce91797d12ec4379a. 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 AorUi.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on July 3, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of AorUi.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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