Information about AppHelper.exe

AppHelper.exe

AppHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (2 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

MD5: 4d214bd98d7d58d8a6d928585434c000
Size: 499 KB
First Published: 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-05-22 23:31:55 (2 years ago)
Signed By: IT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on AppHelper.exe is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

%localappdata%\programs\apphelper

ThreatInfo has observed AppHelper.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Senegal with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AppHelper.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

AppHelper.exe is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00038174

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 381952 73dcd9a9fa991a297abd505dcba606d9
.rdata 88576 5924acbf160902bac3fc0010ef38b2e2
.data 8192 0ae8dd3f77a79484bad57d66f6b59422
.rsrc 512 0c0fc143cd60ee7c7df2406d6f377b37
.reloc 17920 afc2a3523e0244bfb857583ca0e436c7

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

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