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HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5cdc531c635435d37164054358f48305
Latest seen 2021-06-11 20:14:39 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-01-07 15:33:32 (6 years ago)
Size 6 MB
Publisher SweetLabs, Inc
Product Host App Service Updater Metrics
Signed by SweetLabs Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-01-07 15:33:32 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-06-11 20:14:39 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SweetLabs, Inc. Product metadata: Host App Service Updater Metrics.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Host App Service Updater Metrics. The reported company name is SweetLabs, Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-06-11 20:14:39 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Host App Service Updater Metrics
Company Name: SweetLabs, Inc
MD5: 5cdc531c635435d37164054358f48305
Size: 6 MB
First Published: 2020-01-07 15:33:32 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-06-11 20:14:39 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-06-11 20:14:39 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: SweetLabs Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.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.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\host app service
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20200502.055421\1\host app service

ThreatInfo has observed HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.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 HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.exe across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 21.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 21.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.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

HostAppServiceUpdaterMetrics.exe is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0030d558
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 7094272

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

.text 4956160 bytes · 69.9% of section data
MD5 61a954ac201b9a82edb8c680216d9ec2
.rdata 1278976 bytes · 18.0% of section data
MD5 409805ce7d21ce4f4e8677553e810b57
.data 381952 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 0eaa123b6279e79cd362da6ad164b760
.pdata 259584 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 e09c65059c7cc0dbacdd90d8faccfbad
.rsrc 185344 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 306c1afc694e2791bbfff83e95d13d3c
.reloc 32256 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 8f57a397f82aaaa2b690f64e7c9ca9e0

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 5cdc531c635435d37164054358f48305.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.