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keytar.node file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7a35891aab111273c80700b7eb09f1ea
Latest seen 2021-07-11 20:56:57 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-09 20:14:35 (4 years ago)
Size 154 KB
Signed by WhatsApp, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-09 20:14:35 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-11 20:56:57 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

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

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.

keytar.node is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-11 20:56:57 (4 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.

MD5: 7a35891aab111273c80700b7eb09f1ea
Size: 154 KB
First Published: 2021-07-09 20:14:35 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-07-11 20:56:57 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-07-11 20:56:57 (4 years ago)
Signed By: WhatsApp, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on keytar.node 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.

%localappdata%\whatsapp\app-2.2123.8\resources\app.asar.unpacked\node_modules\keytar\build

ThreatInfo has observed keytar.node 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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for keytar.node 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.

keytar.node is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00008b1c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 148480

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

.text 88064 bytes · 59.3% of section data
MD5 6fc76361aba2127513ced8f0cb9dc451
.rdata 48128 bytes · 32.4% of section data
MD5 66a63de876cf1dccf09cca323e616011
.data 3584 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 17784aec67f2a8db8da4a1c467259d4b
.pdata 6144 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 5809af189c2c932b9e60d32ff32c0d09
.rsrc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 85d6df69cd236ab12321a95d2a49aff1
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 ee4490885c0fab63b7faa831eab907d9

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 7a35891aab111273c80700b7eb09f1ea.
  • 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.