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SCHelper.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 65544cc0810e9a8765146d82faa8c549
Latest seen 2021-01-14 18:56:30 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-08-10 14:54:51 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Signed by 北京布丁跳跳科技有限公司

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2020-08-10 14:54:51 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 18:56:30 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by 北京布丁跳跳科技有限公司. 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

SCHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-14 18:56:30 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware 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

MD5: 65544cc0810e9a8765146d82faa8c549
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2020-08-10 14:54:51 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 18:56:30 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 18:56:30 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: 北京布丁跳跳科技有限公司
Status: Valid

The signature on SCHelper.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:

%programfiles%\smartcloudinput
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5
%system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie

ThreatInfo has observed SCHelper.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 SCHelper.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows 10 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for SCHelper.exe is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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

SCHelper.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0014ebcf
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 3228672

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

.text 2448384 bytes · 75.8% of section data
MD5 efa5684bb46f396f3249d55d374066ba
.rdata 599552 bytes · 18.6% of section data
MD5 b5e87768cf34e0b356a939f2faf2db28
.data 27136 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 ef1fcd64362cba5dda0256e22be9191f
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 104f60335ad127ad4aaa4754b39ba511
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 40960 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 99666818288778608d0228552578fbfe
.reloc 111616 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 1cfce023c294e7fc0d90d66e77ce2b4b

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 65544cc0810e9a8765146d82faa8c549.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.