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JSX_duk.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SProtect File reputation report
MD5 ae897ef9ca1086d9d2565eb4a9195255
Latest seen 2026-04-09 23:01:19 (2 months ago)
First seen 2024-09-27 23:05:36 (2 years ago)
Size 277 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SProtect. 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.SProtect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-09 23:01:19 (2 months ago)
File hash
ae897ef9ca1086d9d2565eb4a9195255
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SProtect, 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 2024-09-27 23:05:36 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-09 23:01:19 (2 months ago).

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.

File context

JSX_duk.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.SProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-09 23:01:19 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If JSX_duk.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.SProtect.

File Details

MD5: ae897ef9ca1086d9d2565eb4a9195255
Size: 277 KB
First Published: 2024-09-27 23:05:36 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-09 23:01:19 (2 months ago)
Status: Adware.SProtect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-09 23:01:19 (2 months ago)

Detection screenshot

JSX_duk.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\yt helper\yt downloader
%commonappdata%\yt helper\yt downloader

ThreatInfo has observed JSX_duk.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 JSX_duk.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Indonesia
Share 60.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 60.0% 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 JSX_duk.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

JSX_duk.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x000014e0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 283136

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

.text 204800 bytes · 72.3% of section data
MD5 a7441d2fb04f42f4f6aa5e3020909d32
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 f6ffea4eaa006f5650c53e76d0a090bb
.rdata 28160 bytes · 9.9% of section data
MD5 73429f27374f8a8ad9f04eeecf9d6938
/4 44544 bytes · 15.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1aa7f83ad1a28f0f662590c29786d7c5
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 2560 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 2aa2cefe0b37ae06b7463b62169e301f
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 35bc1dc5cad1d2d097354bf0336f36a9
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 3a0a6dc513a0ba8d9ae8fdda39862cd5
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 deb2f02a6ba0db2116c55a17b4b8d674

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.SProtect

This report identifies JSX_duk.exe by MD5 ae897ef9ca1086d9d2565eb4a9195255. 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 ae897ef9ca1086d9d2565eb4a9195255.
  • 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.