Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe file report

MD5 6c3a665d21a05f41b120f0efe606043f
Latest seen 2023-11-03 23:34:23 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-06 15:11:48 (7 years ago)
Size 24 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-06 15:11:48 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-03 23:34:23 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: SPWindowsService.

Digital signature

Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada. 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.

Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SPWindowsService. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-03 23:34:23 (2 years ago).

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.

Product Name: SPWindowsService
MD5: 6c3a665d21a05f41b120f0efe606043f
Size: 24 KB
First Published: 2018-07-06 15:11:48 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-03 23:34:23 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-03 23:34:23 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Lavasoft Software Canada
Status: Valid

The signature on Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.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%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion
%programfiles%\lavasoft\web companion

ThreatInfo has observed Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.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.

42.9%
14.3%
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14.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 42.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 62.5%
Windows 7 37.5%

The most common operating system signal for Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe is Windows 10 with 62.5% 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.

Lavasoft.WCAssistant.WinService.exe is identified as pe for 32 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: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00004ade

.NET Info:

MVID: 82bf45fa-6664-4199-9247-3b21ee4c5898
Typelib ID: a091888b-ce1e-47b2-ae28-1ce27c9f69b3

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 11264 98c7d6614c202f6047e7b0a2c044c7c4
.rsrc 1536 f53cfef188ff052b126ece02f8698605
.reloc 512 b34a8116867f176d7eb660a098ab03d2

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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