GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
fodhelper.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik.
First seen 2022-01-03 21:47:17 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-03 21:47:17 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Glarysoft Ltd. Product metadata: Glary Utilities 5.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
fodhelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Glary Utilities 5. The reported company name is Glarysoft Ltd. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-03 21:47:17 (4 years ago).
If fodhelper.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 Ransom.Sabsik.
File Details
| Product Name: | Glary Utilities 5 |
| Company Name: | Glarysoft Ltd |
| MD5: | a200c0c6a3198aa37a8cf8c2189566ff |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-01-03 21:47:17 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-01-03 21:47:17 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-01-03 21:47:17 (4 years ago) |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen fodhelper.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Lebanon 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:
The most common operating system signal for fodhelper.exe is Windows 7 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
fodhelper.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
a535ddba2e452232f881a39e375cadd1
4d5ff12a05c31a90a7e751bbd685a9e3
743e877e4b54431b81ef19bab2d3ab6d
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 Ransom.Sabsik
This report identifies fodhelper.exe by MD5 a200c0c6a3198aa37a8cf8c2189566ff. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.