HostAppServiceInterface.exe threat report

MD5 62b0e0c754702d92b6c98c22fb856082
Latest seen 2024-11-29 23:01:01 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-08-20 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher SweetLabs, Inc.
Signed by SweetLabs Inc

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SweetIM. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.SweetIM
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-11-29 23:01:01 (a year ago)
File hash
62b0e0c754702d92b6c98c22fb856082
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SweetIM.

Timeline

First seen 2024-08-20 23:00:49 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-29 23:01:01 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SweetLabs, Inc.. Product metadata: Host App Service Interface.

Digital signature

Signed by SweetLabs Inc. 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.

HostAppServiceInterface.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Host App Service Interface. The reported company name is SweetLabs, Inc.. The current detection status is Adware.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-29 23:01:01 (a year ago).

If HostAppServiceInterface.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.SweetIM.

Product Name: Host App Service Interface
Company Name: SweetLabs, Inc.
MD5: 62b0e0c754702d92b6c98c22fb856082
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2024-08-20 23:00:49 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-29 23:01:01 (a year ago)
Status: Adware.SweetIM (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-29 23:01:01 (a year ago)
HostAppServiceInterface.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: SweetLabs Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on HostAppServiceInterface.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.

%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service
%localappdata%\host app service

ThreatInfo has observed HostAppServiceInterface.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 31.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for HostAppServiceInterface.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.

HostAppServiceInterface.exe is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x00085508

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 3912704 fe28a66a62129f6c31be509c8798b79b
.rdata 1185792 df4bacc2df0d0a7beb1d963a17dcc82c
.data 51200 69292ce88eb165d40fb95f3fea671a5c
.pdata 198656 4e14fb189f61c52b861d3eec93809c0a
.rsrc 192000 e8e1fadde32c7e43aa8810ed1d0bc38c
.reloc 46592 5ccd0ba43fb3996b736a988e6c6aebde

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.

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