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KillHelp.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 039cc50a6108ac2d366f58599760b44a
Latest seen 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago)
Size 84 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago)
File hash
039cc50a6108ac2d366f58599760b44a
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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 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

KillHelp.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If KillHelp.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: 039cc50a6108ac2d366f58599760b44a
Size: 84 KB
First Published: 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-19 07:00:53 (a week ago)
KillHelp.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.

%desktop%\dxsdk

ThreatInfo has observed KillHelp.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 KillHelp.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.

KillHelp.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 0x00011000
Image base 0x01000000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 81920

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

.text 28672 bytes · 35.0% of section data
MD5 d088deabc3985e8259fb1ed3a5b3aff9
.data 4096 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 5b9babd2097524e856ac05d159917017
.rsrc 28672 bytes · 35.0% of section data
MD5 19f206e74eb9e0b12afe564165e24d6d
ãd¹£uî 20480 bytes · 25.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2c136de785f1e206c9973bf287cd67f4

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 KillHelp.exe by MD5 039cc50a6108ac2d366f58599760b44a. 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 039cc50a6108ac2d366f58599760b44a.
  • 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.