GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

askinstall53[1].exe threat report

Detected as Spy.Keylogger File reputation report
MD5 393f9bf423a7914f91acfb26710a607d
Latest seen 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago)
Size 1 MB

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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
2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago)
File hash
393f9bf423a7914f91acfb26710a607d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Keylogger.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (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

askinstall53[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Spy.Keylogger, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago).

If askinstall53[1].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: 393f9bf423a7914f91acfb26710a607d
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago)
Status: Spy.Keylogger (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-30 20:40:58 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

askinstall53[1].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:

%localappdata%\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie

ThreatInfo has observed askinstall53[1].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 askinstall53[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand 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 askinstall53[1].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

askinstall53[1].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 0x000d73cc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 1445376

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

.text 1060352 bytes · 73.4% of section data
MD5 4401aec00c5ebdf8e717c0f6d4d5d436
.yggwere 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fcd072989a2a166246eaed3433f34bc0
.yggwere 9728 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6cceba96723479dc893df247a53181ea
.yggwere 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d71d0f3fb8b641a5240f2586a98a5275
.yggwere 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d2572ffdcafac168633d0b25b7e70622
.yggwere 4608 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc6735555d552ddc18397d90d1e24fa1
.yggwere 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4db0f1adad69ba9af2f77067a3ebd875
.yggwere 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d6e6f844f7925b73f11d1eb1582ec165
.rdata 190464 bytes · 13.2% of section data
MD5 f9940e41f0a69f1129f4e94c5840582b
.data 11264 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 31b366e831482ee6a16a7447a5f571a8
.yggwere 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 121344 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 437fb7386b54e044664d45c4af97fbc2
.reloc 34304 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 b68bb8bd30dfd564c0a9f2b46fa95789

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 askinstall53[1].exe by MD5 393f9bf423a7914f91acfb26710a607d. 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 393f9bf423a7914f91acfb26710a607d.
  • 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.