GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

askinstall55[1].exe threat report

Detected as Spy.Keylogger File reputation report
MD5 fe3a923be44c84946428582f6022cd0d
Latest seen 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (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
2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago)
File hash
fe3a923be44c84946428582f6022cd0d
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Spy.Keylogger.

Timeline

First seen 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (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

askinstall55[1].exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Spy.Keylogger, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago).

If askinstall55[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: fe3a923be44c84946428582f6022cd0d
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago)
Status: Spy.Keylogger (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-06 20:32:57 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

askinstall55[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 askinstall55[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 askinstall55[1].exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 askinstall55[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

askinstall55[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 0x000d754c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 13
Raw data 1446912

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

.text 1060864 bytes · 73.3% of section data
MD5 e46e0c607929a1b85978ccd2ba2c7bf9
.hjryjwe 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 41b9946a226174be5f1ade9656791309
.hjryjwe 9728 bytes · 0.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c28e467a7c4ae5e538a3daf89af6a883
.hjryjwe 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1de0d3a2df2aeb684bebde6988ed235c
.hjryjwe 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a75d075db26e8f9e8fd4488f78afd05f
.hjryjwe 4608 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b67102766b5a0e65e7df3eb7ea059599
.hjryjwe 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 328e377d218dfa1ad206cd782d1c168d
.hjryjwe 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8b4177d3a5e91eff6375ed56d07a908d
.rdata 190976 bytes · 13.2% of section data
MD5 4219e0916a22084a057c0fa91efe418f
.data 11264 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 3138d6f632e6298d7b898f74c8963e36
.hjryjwe 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 121344 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 4b2caaa2d1cf141b2478c02247796fe7
.reloc 34816 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 95963573590a2d840740192c90eb9b29

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 askinstall55[1].exe by MD5 fe3a923be44c84946428582f6022cd0d. 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 fe3a923be44c84946428582f6022cd0d.
  • 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.