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du84i.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.OpenCandy File reputation report
MD5 525e7caf676177ea262d0ed6252f43be
Latest seen 2022-05-05 23:54:59 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-09-01 13:13:07 (7 years ago)
Size 158 KB
Publisher OpenCandy
Signed by OpenCandy

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.OpenCandy. 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.OpenCandy
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-05-05 23:54:59 (4 years ago)
File hash
525e7caf676177ea262d0ed6252f43be
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.OpenCandy, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-01 13:13:07 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-05 23:54:59 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: OpenCandy. Product metadata: Installation helper.

Digital signature

Signed by OpenCandy. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

du84i.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Installation helper. The reported company name is OpenCandy. The current detection status is Adware.OpenCandy, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-05 23:54:59 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If du84i.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.OpenCandy.

Product Name: Installation helper
Company Name: OpenCandy
MD5: 525e7caf676177ea262d0ed6252f43be
Size: 158 KB
First Published: 2018-09-01 13:13:07 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-05 23:54:59 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.OpenCandy (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-05 23:54:59 (4 years ago)
du84i.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: OpenCandy
Status: Valid

The signature on du84i.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.

%appdata%\opencandy

ThreatInfo has observed du84i.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.

Windows 8 77.8%
Windows 8.1 11.1%
Windows 7 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for du84i.exe is Windows 8 with 77.8% 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.

du84i.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 0x00066a90
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 153600

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

UPX0 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
UPX1 146944 bytes · 95.7% of section data
Packer marker Uncommon name
MD5 097c640fa51bc0370f3eba39a425d4e6
.rsrc 6656 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 feab32f065d6611a85625e2a57e655b3

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 Adware.OpenCandy

This report identifies du84i.exe by MD5 525e7caf676177ea262d0ed6252f43be. It is part of the Adware report group. 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 525e7caf676177ea262d0ed6252f43be.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.