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notification_helper.exe threat report

Detected as PUP.WebNavigator File reputation report
MD5 1f5674c5133b9cf4002329249b982366
Latest seen 2021-12-28 21:52:04 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-01 08:18:06 (5 years ago)
Size 937 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WebNavigator. 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
PUP.WebNavigator
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-28 21:52:04 (4 years ago)
File hash
1f5674c5133b9cf4002329249b982366
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebNavigator, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-01 08:18:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-28 21:52:04 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Better Cloud Solutions. Product metadata: WebNavigatorBrowser.

Digital signature

Signed by Better Cloud Solutions LTD. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

notification_helper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WebNavigatorBrowser. The reported company name is Better Cloud Solutions. The current detection status is PUP.WebNavigator, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-28 21:52:04 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If notification_helper.exe 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 PUP.WebNavigator.

Product Name: WebNavigatorBrowser
Company Name: Better Cloud Solutions
MD5: 1f5674c5133b9cf4002329249b982366
Size: 937 KB
First Published: 2020-12-01 08:18:06 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-28 21:52:04 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.WebNavigator (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-28 21:52:04 (4 years ago)
notification_helper.exe 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.

Signed By: Better Cloud Solutions LTD
Status: Valid

The signature on notification_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.

%localappdata%\webnavigatorbrowser\application

ThreatInfo has observed notification_helper.exe 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 notification_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.

notification_helper.exe 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 0x0008aff0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 951808

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

.text 736256 bytes · 77.4% of section data
MD5 5276b9007b6499f6a24fb6fc3cccfe61
.rdata 162816 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 e5686e90905271bb155ba05d6de82c79
.data 13824 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 1098d2a7180086918976b4c615062a71
.pdata 27648 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 e6521ecaefaf3b7f3e03857d29f6fcf6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0906d91de0f49f793027a594d376bd88
.gehcont 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1dddb10ab667f1c1ac859e3d39c906c3
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
_RDATA 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 db434e98c045bb5e85c48c611d47fde7
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 6bbf922919c386c28d7be1692d52919b
.reloc 6144 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 048bf0045d3cb35b0e589beed691f3cc

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 PUP.WebNavigator

This report identifies notification_helper.exe by MD5 1f5674c5133b9cf4002329249b982366. It is part of the PUP 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1f5674c5133b9cf4002329249b982366.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.