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Threat LensFile scan report

Is hvnc-client.exe safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Suspicious file assessment

5 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Bkav and CrowdStrike.

Do not run it until verified

Do not run it until verified

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Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
5of 75 flagged
Flagged 5No detection 70
Digital specimenhvnc-client.exea5abb6372a5edce786…8663cd63f7adb1
Size209.0 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxPartial coverage
First seen3mo ago
Evidence2 priority signals
5 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Bkav and CrowdStrike.

Recommended next actions

01

Before running

Do not run it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already ran it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.

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

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 run 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 developer's official site or an official app store.

  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.

8 evidence-based answers
Is hvnc-client.exe safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
hvnc-client.exe is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 5 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: convagent); that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't run it unless you fully trust where it came from. Get a fresh copy from the developer's official site or an official app store.
What is hvnc-client.exe?
Evidence-based answer
hvnc-client.exe is a Windows executable program (application/x-msdownload), about 209 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 hvnc-client.exe?
Evidence-based answer
5 of 75 antivirus engines flagged hvnc-client.exe, 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.
What should I do if I already ran hvnc-client.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 hvnc-client.exe?
Evidence-based answer
To remove hvnc-client.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 hvnc-client.exe?
Evidence-based answer
hvnc-client.exe is classified as a backdoor/remote-access trojan that lets an attacker control the device remotely. Engines attribute it to the convagent 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 hvnc-client.exe?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of hvnc-client.exe is a5abb6372a5edce78634d91c1e02aa1ac1823fccac7bfab9ad8663cd63f7adb1, and its MD5 is f250429bf730ba95bf32ff6ebd862304. 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 hvnc-client.exe?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on June 12, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of hvnc-client.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.
Chapter 06

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