AppHelper.exe threat report

MD5 5a9fab8505e5274670f303ae643e4142
Latest seen 2025-11-27 23:00:37 (6 months ago)
First seen 2023-05-08 23:45:57 (2 years ago)
Size 505 KB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SaveFrom. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.SaveFrom
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-11-27 23:00:37 (6 months ago)
File hash
5a9fab8505e5274670f303ae643e4142
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SaveFrom.

Timeline

First seen 2023-05-08 23:45:57 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-11-27 23:00:37 (6 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by IT PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

AppHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.SaveFrom, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-27 23:00:37 (6 months ago).

If AppHelper.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.SaveFrom.

MD5: 5a9fab8505e5274670f303ae643e4142
Size: 505 KB
First Published: 2023-05-08 23:45:57 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-11-27 23:00:37 (6 months ago)
Status: PUP.SaveFrom (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-11-27 23:00:37 (6 months ago)
AppHelper.exe detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

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
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%localappdata%\programs\apphelper
%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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 20.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 90.0%
Windows 7 10.0%

The most common operating system signal for AppHelper.exe is Windows 10 with 90.0% 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: 0x00039271

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 387072 8942235fd5449ac27989f09aa42c3874
.rdata 89600 50535b9d08c2bfc05836eaf835de3403
.data 8192 232948eed3045d02d388398e13561b5e
.rsrc 512 7b3e2cf35485bb5d48178cfe851b4f5b
.reloc 17920 6a88ff0eed12f82561881ec7022aa00c

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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