Winbidi.exe [updated]

More specifically, winbidi.exe is part of the . "Bidi" refers to the ability of a printer or multi-function device to send information back to the computer—not just receive print jobs. This two-way communication allows Windows to query a printer for:

In a standard computing setup, "BiDi" stands for . Hardware vendors utilize this framework to ensure that hardware peripherals do not just receive data blindly, but actively converse with the host PC. winbidi.exe

Cybercriminals often name malicious files after legitimate system processes to evade detection. If winbidi.exe is found in any folder other than System32 or SysWOW64 , or if it has an unusually large file size, no digital signature, or high CPU/memory usage, it may be malware. More specifically, winbidi

: This is the most telling clue.