GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
helper.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-10-17 15:08:11 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-04 04:09:50 (5 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 2021-01-04 04:09:50 (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.
File Details
| Product Name: | µTorrent Helper |
| Company Name: | BitTorrent Inc. |
| MD5: | 836de2918f7a9fbdd3b86cf9ab3febb8 |
| Size: | 16 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-10-17 15:08:11 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-04 04:09:50 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-04 04:09:50 (5 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 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Belarus 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 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
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.
58679bb7b5d8ba4aaa780ca83a5340b5
7b3410c11658fdbeddcd0fcb12d29dad
d47775bf093655408dc9888a242e1a57
8c48bc5fdfe8016ff88837fdfdf83d8d
da538ff561f13e418ee298e965bd0042
11547052575e8fd055279a5964341a91
8f84f2cf4ce68f730dab0825803b5c34
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.