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HelpuApplication.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 9228e6e9a27a2d7926de1cbbb6f1578e
Latest seen 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
Size 7 MB
Signed by Aina Maximit Oy

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
File hash
9228e6e9a27a2d7926de1cbbb6f1578e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Aina Maximit Oy. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

HelpuApplication.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If HelpuApplication.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 Trojan.Heur!.

MD5: 9228e6e9a27a2d7926de1cbbb6f1578e
Size: 7 MB
First Published: 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-30 23:15:15 (2 years ago)
HelpuApplication.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: Aina Maximit Oy
Status: Valid

The signature on HelpuApplication.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%

ThreatInfo has observed HelpuApplication.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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for HelpuApplication.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.

HelpuApplication.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 7651840

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

5422080 bytes · 70.9% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 c7cfcc34552d09624495deae9307278f
335872 bytes · 4.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8f8ad5871edfd28ad6629a612fc26d70
6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e701803b976e2834662d7d623c200090
.rsrc 254976 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 a797f3936ea5d0b6dd7feb3e729013c8
74240 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a0601fea94e1f32f1ca411c5221b70bc
619520 bytes · 8.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5e3b50e23fe56f27ff5531ad485ab1aa
.hdata 414720 bytes · 5.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1fa7aa482b1088df70e3a6c37aec9220
.adata 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
524288 bytes · 6.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ad0ce6b0e68c6decd1837928f5002800

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies HelpuApplication.exe by MD5 9228e6e9a27a2d7926de1cbbb6f1578e. It is part of the Trojan 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 9228e6e9a27a2d7926de1cbbb6f1578e.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.