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z3x helper.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Packed File reputation report
MD5 e12e4d573a29a79f44ac243261288515
Latest seen 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago)
First seen 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago)
Size 17 MB
Product z3xhelper

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Packed. 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
Trojan.Packed
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago)
File hash
e12e4d573a29a79f44ac243261288515
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed.

Timeline

First seen 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: z3xhelper.

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.

File context

z3x helper.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with z3xhelper. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago).

If z3x 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 Trojan.Packed.

File Details

Product Name: z3xhelper
MD5: e12e4d573a29a79f44ac243261288515
Size: 17 MB
First Published: 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago)
Status: Trojan.Packed (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-18 23:01:08 (3 months ago)

Detection screenshot

z3x 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\z3x

ThreatInfo has observed z3x 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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen z3x helper.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Costa Rica
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Costa Rica with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for z3x 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

z3x 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x011c3fd6
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 14
Raw data 18774016

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

.text 5880320 bytes · 31.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 64333af583d4529125917f077e40b97b
.itext 23040 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 34b5c54c393492dfbb907401567d7b33
.data 182272 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 fc1b7558ef5e60d8c9251deeaa04a03a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 16896 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 92f762864ada07a5625562a37bbcfc1e
.didata 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8c2f42d66750247d24e9f7abe6836e3b
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 289bd7387fbcc3633bc296e353144fa6
.tls 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a31427a13cf11afa201a9904579f5a4a
.ky0 7795712 bytes · 41.5% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 5419203167602cc5c5cfebd898d9e9a1
.ky1 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 27781099c46f2f3ce1e08aebf4bd005a
.ky2 4377088 bytes · 23.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 58e04e349caa1664a776d650e6ad8277
.rsrc 40448 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 68b0e893bce9b2a3ab0cefb56725fa8b
.reloc 452608 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 67a5e7dd28f5324da255088c664c066c

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.Packed

This report identifies z3x helper.exe by MD5 e12e4d573a29a79f44ac243261288515. 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 e12e4d573a29a79f44ac243261288515.
  • 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.