GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

askinstall53[1].exe threat report

Detected as Spy.Keylogger File reputation report
MD5 5f396405a7b59a50f88500a902a6eed0
Latest seen 2021-07-20 20:34:43 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-18 20:23:31 (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
2021-07-20 20:34:43 (4 years ago)
File hash
5f396405a7b59a50f88500a902a6eed0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Keylogger.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-18 20:23:31 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-20 20:34:43 (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 2021-07-20 20:34:43 (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: 5f396405a7b59a50f88500a902a6eed0
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-07-18 20:23:31 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-20 20:34:43 (4 years ago)
Status: Spy.Keylogger (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-20 20:34:43 (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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 33.3% 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 0x000d731c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 1474560

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

.text 1059840 bytes · 71.9% of section data
MD5 e846a27a24f62d08a456b255efa01533
.wgherge 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f2e92d99ed477bf2def320c7314ce821
.wgherge 9216 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 06b2c0ea705e1666573e734cf20fe2ef
.wgherge 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8be859cea73e86478c6e51f06a42a626
.wgherge 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bb9a45d498fe2a9b8f96a0d1d208e51e
.wgherge 4608 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 669b5dbce33a7f422302d3223ee3c0e7
.wgherge 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 453b4917ee2d6824d7adfd9d8a0015be
.wgherge 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 822a76897c5bcb4c27261c06b8a6af4b
.rdata 189952 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 9d45494c132377458eb80e3c543f872c
.data 11264 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 3a950240d87f12780492dc03a4e261e8
.wgherge 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 152064 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 4154e7075b7522421eb8eb2e1f603faa
.reloc 34304 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 0a7d057cf32a0a4f0e89e4225961a27b

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 5f396405a7b59a50f88500a902a6eed0. 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 5f396405a7b59a50f88500a902a6eed0.
  • 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.