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RecoverKeys.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.OpenCandy. 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.OpenCandy
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago)
- File hash
- b82d00c98653f6c37ec48f0d7cc44c01
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenCandy, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago); latest analysis 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago).
Company metadata: ONE UP LTD.. Product metadata: Recover Keys.
Signed by ONE UP LTD.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
RecoverKeys.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Recover Keys. The reported company name is ONE UP LTD.. The current detection status is Adware.OpenCandy, based on the latest analysis from 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If RecoverKeys.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.OpenCandy.
File Details
| Product Name: | Recover Keys |
| Company Name: | ONE UP LTD. |
| MD5: | b82d00c98653f6c37ec48f0d7cc44c01 |
| Size: | 30 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago) |
| Status: | Adware.OpenCandy (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-11-05 23:01:31 (6 months ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | ONE UP LTD. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on RecoverKeys.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %mydoc%\sauvegarde samsung 970 512 go\sauvegarde 16_05_2024\documents\recoverkey\ncrecoverkeysportable\app |
ThreatInfo has observed RecoverKeys.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 RecoverKeys.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for RecoverKeys.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
RecoverKeys.exe is identified as pe for 32-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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1e5f6c3fcf6a9f8dc91bb417ace0ae39
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0a5f6dc80742fc077742fd394b41c90c
73c71a88e08dffbde17d8ae1d4c3159e
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.OpenCandy
This report identifies RecoverKeys.exe by MD5 b82d00c98653f6c37ec48f0d7cc44c01. 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.