GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

askinstall39.exe threat report

Detected as Spy.Keylogger File reputation report
MD5 15174c12b0327463473741cd6ba40436
Latest seen 2021-05-17 20:58:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-16 20:19:30 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Spy.Keylogger. 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
Spy.Keylogger
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-05-17 20:58:28 (4 years ago)
File hash
15174c12b0327463473741cd6ba40436
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Keylogger.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-16 20:19:30 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-17 20:58:28 (4 years ago).

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.

File context

askinstall39.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Spy.Keylogger, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-17 20:58:28 (4 years ago).

If askinstall39.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 Spy.Keylogger.

File Details

MD5: 15174c12b0327463473741cd6ba40436
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-05-16 20:19:30 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-17 20:58:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Spy.Keylogger (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-17 20:58:28 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

askinstall39.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.

Common Places:

%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed askinstall39.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 askinstall39.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for askinstall39.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

askinstall39.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 0x000d6d0c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 1457152

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

.text 1058304 bytes · 72.6% of section data
MD5 2400880f7b9bfc1714c15c827c9c629a
.hhrrtrt 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1889e99fe28b599297a39949563a0ddc
.hhrrtrt 8704 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d91a42dbbe3b323d4b277ac0a97ab8bb
.hhrrtrt 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a1cba871bfbb46b64365d056a87facc3
.hhrrtrt 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 81957f8f0d7dccd4c415940fa884ce32
.hhrrtrt 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 854c795dc482bd4d1ecd8a32d10a5446
.hhrrtrt 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a0d36c151c1510a3e5dca1c16c2672a8
.hhrrtrt 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 552e67987e5efb8a843d7f1e47eedbe9
.rdata 189952 bytes · 13.0% of section data
MD5 537aa8fbda85a646c3bf432edf6ed916
.data 11264 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 a430800631cdb2572d39c51d36472f10
.hhrrtrt 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 137216 bytes · 9.4% of section data
MD5 3f81195ce2f39db87df96cff42ca7fdf
.reloc 34304 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 2430d75684f6af107d512cd69e2db472

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 Spy.Keylogger

This report identifies askinstall39.exe by MD5 15174c12b0327463473741cd6ba40436. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 15174c12b0327463473741cd6ba40436.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.