focus-assist.node file report

MD5 4cc24867771362d41bb0adcd15abad06
Latest seen 2021-07-11 20:56:47 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-09 20:14:44 (4 years ago)
Size 155 KB
Signed by WhatsApp, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-09 20:14:44 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-11 20:56:47 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by WhatsApp, Inc. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

focus-assist.node is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-11 20:56:47 (4 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

MD5: 4cc24867771362d41bb0adcd15abad06
Size: 155 KB
First Published: 2021-07-09 20:14:44 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-11 20:56:47 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-11 20:56:47 (4 years ago)
Signed By: WhatsApp, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on focus-assist.node 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.

%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\windows-focus-assist\build
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\windows-focus-assist\build
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\windows-focus-assist\build
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\windows-focus-assist\build
%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\windows-focus-assist\build

ThreatInfo has observed focus-assist.node 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Malaysia with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for focus-assist.node 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.

focus-assist.node is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000180000000
Entry Address: 0x00002568

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 90624 18bfab7660df97bc1ea089e21bc58bf9
.rdata 47616 c16909d2a6b7491235b496417333d997
.data 3072 031251d0d96c1293513c5785e92061ef
.pdata 5632 266e29776a7c91629198847feab4b359
.rsrc 512 0b0fca022b5217d3f6aa6a01c37e8171
.reloc 2048 5ee21a28405c634434cafe28cf8c2d48

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.

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