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ginyt.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3a084aafb7442a601268c88adae64487
Latest seen 2025-07-24 23:01:11 (10 months ago)
First seen 2017-08-09 09:02:39 (8 years ago)
Size 121 KB
Publisher Yahoo! Inc
Signed by Yahoo! Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-09 09:02:39 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-07-24 23:01:11 (10 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yahoo! Inc. Product metadata: Yahoo! Toolbar Assistant.

Digital signature

Signed by Yahoo! Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

ginyt.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Yahoo! Toolbar Assistant. The reported company name is Yahoo! Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-07-24 23:01:11 (10 months 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.

Product Name: Yahoo! Toolbar Assistant
Company Name: Yahoo! Inc
MD5: 3a084aafb7442a601268c88adae64487
Size: 121 KB
First Published: 2017-08-09 09:02:39 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-24 23:01:11 (10 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-24 23:01:11 (10 months ago)
Signed By: Yahoo! Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on ginyt.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.

%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn1
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn0
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn2
%sysdrive%\arquivos de programas\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn3
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn4
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs\cpn5
%programfiles%\yahoo!\companion\installs

ThreatInfo has observed ginyt.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.

inyt.exe ginyt.exe

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 7 55.0%
Windows 10 28.2%
Windows XP 8.0%
Windows Vista 4.9%
Windows 8.1 2.4%
Windows 8 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for ginyt.exe is Windows 7 with 55.0% 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.

ginyt.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 0x0000cb4a
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 117248

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

.text 90624 bytes · 77.3% of section data
MD5 e1d72aa4f73d9b7745f02446b81d860e
.rdata 19456 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 a3a4e1cd5689891ff84fa9d3613bd1c6
.data 6144 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 d6d2de557b148dd13fca36e653b3045b
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 44e125bfa505f8bfabf7d11ef004372e

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3a084aafb7442a601268c88adae64487.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.