AuthAssistant.exe threat report

MD5 ffdc4ef507376fac7bbf27872f804c3c
Latest seen 2023-09-06 23:58:41 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-24 10:22:32 (5 years ago)
Size 10 MB
Signed by iZotope, Inc.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-06 23:58:41 (2 years ago)
File hash
ffdc4ef507376fac7bbf27872f804c3c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-24 10:22:32 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-06 23:58:41 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by iZotope, Inc.. 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.

AuthAssistant.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-06 23:58:41 (2 years ago).

If AuthAssistant.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 General Threat.

MD5: ffdc4ef507376fac7bbf27872f804c3c
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2020-07-24 10:22:32 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-06 23:58:41 (2 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-06 23:58:41 (2 years ago)
AuthAssistant.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: iZotope, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on AuthAssistant.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.

%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\vstplugins\misc. uninst. and readmes
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker
%programfiles%\izotope\breaktweaker

ThreatInfo has observed AuthAssistant.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 United States 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for AuthAssistant.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.

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

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x004ff8b0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 2123264 db2d5cc6addf4c21c50018f061c183ea
.rdata 499712 3da7641fa88659976681f20baf58912d
.data 86016 cde8515e81bb7a9cc31e174d17ee9eca
.tls 512 884653a10b860eec7f07e5fdbbc3b6fa
.rsrc 2477056 8241aa2f8840bf4f38b616decd5e257c
.text001 5120 c2f9c35de0de12cb847597098f83de0b
.rdata01 2048 f2e76c5bfe6002f5e427893424ce5a67
.data001 512 dc413a0985c2c9b3cb5b63c60292ced4
.tls0001 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc001 1536 3ddc77191539137282ad538dbbe2632e
.reloc 512 48757f14d89eb8374ba7253a2123e26b
.guard 6069248 8df025846ee59096a66107b14bd18a62

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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