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GoogleCrashHandler.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-10 03:24:49 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 09:58:03 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Google LLC. Product metadata: Google Update.
Signed by Google LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
GoogleCrashHandler.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Google Update. The reported company name is Google LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 09:58:03 (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: | Google Update |
| Company Name: | Google LLC |
| MD5: | e8efff9e03f5eb49c5205b739d4e5698 |
| Size: | 286 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-10 03:24:49 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-11 09:58:03 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-11 09:58:03 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Google LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on GoogleCrashHandler.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen GoogleCrashHandler.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 50.0% 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 GoogleCrashHandler.exe is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
GoogleCrashHandler.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.
2a208183102a851db6311642659e22cc
f58fb76b4f71b13b3d2a1b5593e7f59f
59be3d641c4588deb850582771f58779
190f91d4318ddf095d78205eca4461d0
149c25ee90a3e177a9747ccf49a786cc
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.