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DapsterHelper_Comp.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SBWatchman File reputation report
MD5 cf4056bf5dd2cd3bcb4c536634c46a64
Latest seen 2021-08-14 20:59:13 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-27 03:07:39 (9 years ago)
Size 20 KB
Publisher Speedbit Ltd.
Product DapsterHelper
Signed by Speed-Bit LTD

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Detection name
Adware.SBWatchman
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-08-14 20:59:13 (4 years ago)
File hash
cf4056bf5dd2cd3bcb4c536634c46a64
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SBWatchman, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-27 03:07:39 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-14 20:59:13 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Speedbit Ltd.. Product metadata: DapsterHelper.

Digital signature

Signed by Speed-Bit LTD. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

DapsterHelper_Comp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DapsterHelper. The reported company name is Speedbit Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.SBWatchman, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-14 20:59:13 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DapsterHelper_Comp.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 Adware.SBWatchman.

Product Name: DapsterHelper
Company Name: Speedbit Ltd.
MD5: cf4056bf5dd2cd3bcb4c536634c46a64
Size: 20 KB
First Published: 2017-05-27 03:07:39 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-14 20:59:13 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.SBWatchman (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-14 20:59:13 (4 years ago)
DapsterHelper_Comp.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: Speed-Bit LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on DapsterHelper_Comp.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.

%commonappdata%\speedbit\dap\plugins\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c\1.0.1.3_0
%commonappdata%\speedbit\dap\plugins_old\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c\1.0.1.3_0
%commonappdata%\speedbit\dap\plugins\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c\1.0.1.3_1
%commonappdata%\speedbit\dap\plugins\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\dap\plugins\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ikokxcaenpmezdncryuffhwryswqlzrl\dap\plugins\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c
%commonappdata%\speedbit\dap\plugins_old\189ae673-13c1-4133-a470-8c4ddd1acb8c

ThreatInfo has observed DapsterHelper_Comp.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.

DapsterHelper.exe DapsterHelper_Comp.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 7 42.9%
Windows 10 36.7%
Windows 8.1 16.3%
Windows 8 4.1%

The most common operating system signal for DapsterHelper_Comp.exe is Windows 7 with 42.9% 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.

DapsterHelper_Comp.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00004ade
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 76c3cf19-7fae-4391-b44e-0aeb7cad7f68
Typelib ID: 9aa212ea-bde6-4191-832e-e96e08860a36

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 13312

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 11264 bytes · 84.6% of section data
MD5 ea76ed4b552a46a6f88e0aca4f3b29ab
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 11.5% of section data
MD5 e222055c4bb3e44300cd7270128025a6
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 b34a8116867f176d7eb660a098ab03d2

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.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.SBWatchman

This report identifies DapsterHelper_Comp.exe by MD5 cf4056bf5dd2cd3bcb4c536634c46a64. It is part of the Adware report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with cf4056bf5dd2cd3bcb4c536634c46a64.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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