GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
helper.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-02-03 23:42:06 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-05-11 23:44:12 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: BitTorrent Inc.. Product metadata: µTorrent Helper.
Signed by BitTorrent Inc. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
helper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with µTorrent Helper. The reported company name is BitTorrent Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-05-11 23:44:12 (3 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | µTorrent Helper |
| Company Name: | BitTorrent Inc. |
| MD5: | 0c837d99d77466bb61788fa30b4470fe |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-02-03 23:42:06 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-05-11 23:44:12 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-05-11 23:44:12 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | BitTorrent Inc |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on helper.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen helper.exe across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 33.3% 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 helper.exe is Windows 10 with 87.5% 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
helper.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.
5a7f31deb47af7ea3848162d86a1eb37
cae08945803a6684dc280dc2e32eacba
b6295473d5c1d0b477d27eaea6888d7e
691cf54f65db2971922b027c492e1c1a
01366d22d14a2266059da759f4ade35f
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.