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helper.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 608ce7b25a0ea836ed02958a3748705b
Latest seen 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher BitTorrent Inc.
Signed by BitTorrent Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: BitTorrent Inc.. Product metadata: µTorrent Helper.

Digital signature

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

  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.

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 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 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.

Product Name: µTorrent Helper
Company Name: BitTorrent Inc.
MD5: 608ce7b25a0ea836ed02958a3748705b
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-14 07:25:17 (5 years ago)
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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for helper.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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x002edf1e
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 5016576

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

.text 3501056 bytes · 69.8% of section data
MD5 d84342583d3046fe44c01e914ad6b5c1
.rdata 1163776 bytes · 23.2% of section data
MD5 f28a67e8877d15d4887fb3f76ade3583
.data 139264 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 47de44cc8f9526d1afdcc4e6a5574a69
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b1b57da13114dae2cd0295541a91b7df
.reloc 210944 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 079008dd1a95464c7b5beb33d1e6af02

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 608ce7b25a0ea836ed02958a3748705b.
  • 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.