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mtpHelper_x86.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-07-04 23:53:59 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- df9be37ff05080a8ac508bfee2e16ea1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-11-12 16:16:47 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-04 23:53:59 (3 years ago).
Signed by 上海域联软件技术有限公司. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
mtpHelper_x86.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-04 23:53:59 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
If mtpHelper_x86.sys appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | df9be37ff05080a8ac508bfee2e16ea1 |
| Size: | 11 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-11-12 16:16:47 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-07-04 23:53:59 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-07-04 23:53:59 (3 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | 上海域联软件技术有限公司 |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on mtpHelper_x86.sys is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads\wimbuilder2-full.v2020-06-06.7z\projects\win10xpe\01-components |
| %sysdrive%\todo software\usb booteablesprogr\win10pe_se\target\win10pese\windows\system32 |
| %sysdrive%\todo software\usb booteablesprogr\win10pe_se\temp\win10pese\tempextractfolder |
ThreatInfo has observed mtpHelper_x86.sys 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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen mtpHelper_x86.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 66.7% 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 mtpHelper_x86.sys is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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
mtpHelper_x86.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
c8a9e10cd0d26017de2a3650d11c1f10
b523f00b5df74e517d2e54114bf775be
0b2e7741e0c0fc65af1542e370d89f53
c1bf52ec35b853bee5eb597bcfec811d
b67ce746bbbb283f3e644e581a9f689a
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies mtpHelper_x86.sys by MD5 df9be37ff05080a8ac508bfee2e16ea1. It is part of the Rootkit report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.