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WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.IE. 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
- Hijack.IE
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-01-18 23:26:43 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- d8b8310b12e8a0788b1b240123f469d8
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.IE, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-06-08 08:02:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-18 23:26:43 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: Toolbar Automatic Update.
Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Toolbar Automatic Update. The reported company name is ClientConnect Ltd.. The current detection status is Hijack.IE, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-18 23:26:43 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.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 Hijack.IE.
File Details
| Product Name: | Toolbar Automatic Update |
| Company Name: | ClientConnect Ltd. |
| MD5: | d8b8310b12e8a0788b1b240123f469d8 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-08 08:02:37 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-01-18 23:26:43 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.IE (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-01-18 23:26:43 (2 years 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: | Conduit Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.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:
| %profile%\ser\local settings\application data\conduit\ct2396973 |
| %profile%\andy\local settings\application data\conduit\ct2856459 |
| %localappdata%\conduit\ct3196716 |
| %localappdata%\conduit\ct3072253 |
| %localappdata%\conduit\ct1750559 |
| %profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\conduit |
| %localappdata%\conduit |
| %profile%\\local settings\application data\conduit |
| %profile%\dam\ustawienia lokalne\dane aplikacji\conduit |
| %desktop%\users\martin moore\appdata\local\conduit |
ThreatInfo has observed WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.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.
File Names:
20 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.exe across 21 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 10.9% 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 WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.exe is Windows 7 with 60.0% 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
WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.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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91eee43954e068e650f7b73a8b0e6915
db9f7acbf1c3ddfe255077b699955dfa
00000000000000000000000000000000
8679136c396863eec33afda48f614931
ec4bc0b553abae874a884e9f38806843
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 Hijack.IE
This report identifies WhiteSmoke_NewAutoUpdateHelper.exe by MD5 d8b8310b12e8a0788b1b240123f469d8. It is part of the Hijack 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.