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uhelper.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 213e5a9652daabbb9809181fc17579a0
Latest seen 2026-05-25 07:00:58 (2 days ago)
First seen 2020-01-09 13:50:53 (6 years ago)
Size 500 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-25 07:00:58 (2 days ago)
File hash
213e5a9652daabbb9809181fc17579a0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-01-09 13:50:53 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 07:00:58 (2 days ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Shenzhen Yi Xing Investment Co., 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

uhelper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 07:00:58 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If uhelper.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 Trojan.Agent.

MD5: 213e5a9652daabbb9809181fc17579a0
Size: 500 KB
First Published: 2020-01-09 13:50:53 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-25 07:00:58 (2 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-25 07:00:58 (2 days ago)
uhelper.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: Shenzhen Yi Xing Investment Co., Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on uhelper.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.

%commonappdata%

ThreatInfo has observed uhelper.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 91.7%
Windows 7 8.3%

The most common operating system signal for uhelper.exe is Windows 10 with 91.7% 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.

uhelper.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 0x00060780
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 497664

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

.text 387584 bytes · 77.9% of section data
MD5 2f1098271ff26e5b4bceef572e35d58a
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bdfa8a66f89b2e13d87fcd4bc8aa62f3
.data 27136 bytes · 5.5% of section data
MD5 a69666296583f9c746b75d930706e88e
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 4608 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 05b11dfbd7de2c2162c8ebf994d69289
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a3ef8d05176d8319d015da0dd1a95c40
.reloc 29184 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 6584a8c5d12a3675c062fb0cedf2c9c7
.rsrc 46080 bytes · 9.3% of section data
MD5 8b1338c60d4bbfd721a418a0d6f796f1

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 Trojan.Agent

This report identifies uhelper.exe by MD5 213e5a9652daabbb9809181fc17579a0. It is part of the Trojan 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 213e5a9652daabbb9809181fc17579a0.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.