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FlashHelperService.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Adload File reputation report
MD5 4578f340915424d019ceaf2a5b1ca4bc
Latest seen 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
Adware.Adload
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago)
File hash
4578f340915424d019ceaf2a5b1ca4bc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Adload, 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 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司. Product metadata: Flash Helper Service.

Digital signature

Signed by 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

FlashHelperService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Flash Helper Service. The reported company name is 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司. The current detection status is Adware.Adload, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If FlashHelperService.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.Adload.

Product Name: Flash Helper Service
Company Name: 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司
MD5: 4578f340915424d019ceaf2a5b1ca4bc
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Adload (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-25 23:30:32 (2 years ago)
FlashHelperService.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: 重庆重橙网络科技有限公司
Status: Valid

The signature on FlashHelperService.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.

%system%\macromed

ThreatInfo has observed FlashHelperService.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for FlashHelperService.exe is Windows 7 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.

FlashHelperService.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 0x001b6415
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2885632

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

.text 2089984 bytes · 72.4% of section data
MD5 6828d9755fe9c140a8cbb4f155a9212f
.rdata 478720 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 b989f689fe9af655ca6d817376b55c22
.data 54272 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 f8731288e42960d949ceec85f7c649e8
Shared 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 165888 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 382bf3b4a7c3a1a2ebf24518993f02e5
.reloc 96256 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 0a1d44910cc6cc74a2a68d380e9c29f1

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.Adload

This report identifies FlashHelperService.exe by MD5 4578f340915424d019ceaf2a5b1ca4bc. 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 4578f340915424d019ceaf2a5b1ca4bc.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.