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TSAssist.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-11-22 23:14:59 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 5ff0856b24470f5121dd22685f212c27
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-11-26 22:09:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-22 23:14:59 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Trusted Software ApS. Product metadata: The File Type Assistant.
Signed by Trusted Software ApS. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
TSAssist.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The File Type Assistant. The reported company name is Trusted Software ApS. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-22 23:14:59 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If TSAssist.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | The File Type Assistant |
| Company Name: | Trusted Software ApS |
| MD5: | 5ff0856b24470f5121dd22685f212c27 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-26 22:09:31 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-11-22 23:14:59 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-11-22 23:14:59 (3 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: | Trusted Software ApS |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on TSAssist.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%\file type assistant |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed TSAssist.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 TSAssist.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 75.0% 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 TSAssist.exe is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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
TSAssist.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.
7ec34f17e02178bc2d02753e4c64cadc
bf11463a7cdd328b54f1da63c7512e5d
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
f52e49521af2671c0716719a99fc2321
f000cfc457faebd2fb07877ab87df4a4
55813493e24e67be6206196cc6a30851
795e8f9bc9273599c98850d01a49c9aa
a6c77e36c18b3b267ac1d193fbc85f9a
3b14c06ca99cac468709d116e6a8aa74
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies TSAssist.exe by MD5 5ff0856b24470f5121dd22685f212c27. It is part of the PUP 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.