GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
FFInst.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-03-05 04:29:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-05 04:29:17 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Free Time Co., Ltd.. Product metadata: FormatFactory Installer.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
FFInst.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with FormatFactory Installer. The reported company name is Free Time Co., Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-05 04:29:17 (5 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | FormatFactory Installer |
| Company Name: | Free Time Co., Ltd. |
| MD5: | cf1684300fa1fe83e019e3efd5de7844 |
| Size: | 57 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-05 04:29:17 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-05 04:29:17 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-05 04:29:17 (5 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed FFInst.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen FFInst.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for FFInst.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.
Analysis
FFInst.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d70e92574badb9a301b41720802695a0
645961a87eb082070d89e0093b50e698
e91a44b99d960146ee21563fe6903076
b8faf61809be99f92c3d874bc48c7083
544252e6e73f59ae9ba879ee95361e8b
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.