WebAppHelper.exe threat report

MD5 c766db4cc49d771ebc775ecdf0266303
Latest seen 2026-01-12 23:07:55 (4 months ago)
First seen 2024-10-29 23:02:15 (2 years ago)
Size 8 MB
Publisher SweetLabs, Inc
Product Web App Helper
Signed by SweetLabs Inc

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SweetIM. 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.SweetIM
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-12 23:07:55 (4 months ago)
File hash
c766db4cc49d771ebc775ecdf0266303
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SweetIM.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-29 23:02:15 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-12 23:07:55 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SweetLabs, Inc. Product metadata: Web App Helper.

Digital signature

Signed by SweetLabs Inc. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

WebAppHelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Web App Helper. The reported company name is SweetLabs, Inc. The current detection status is Adware.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-12 23:07:55 (4 months ago).

If WebAppHelper.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.SweetIM.

Product Name: Web App Helper
Company Name: SweetLabs, Inc
MD5: c766db4cc49d771ebc775ecdf0266303
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2024-10-29 23:02:15 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-12 23:07:55 (4 months ago)
Status: Adware.SweetIM (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-12 23:07:55 (4 months ago)
WebAppHelper.exe 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.

Signed By: SweetLabs Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on WebAppHelper.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.

%localappdata%\host app service
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%localappdata%\host app service
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ThreatInfo has observed WebAppHelper.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 13.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WebAppHelper.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.

WebAppHelper.exe is identified as pe for 64 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: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000140000000
Entry Address: 0x00468218

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 6408704 527bc835713fc825718f98547d83a540
.rdata 1714688 71b61368d6f12e50d09bad0e3e682829
.data 58368 cd416def5914a8e1d033189be7c6a84d
.pdata 352768 9ac7d50d7fa9527e996188b0ca01af44
.rsrc 196608 5d82a90b54182825bab1d8f80621d987
.reloc 49664 db78b40bdbc3aaa3b5585d4f7b014af8

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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