GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-12 00:54:02 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 00:56:19 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: AbeApps Pte. Ltd.. Product metadata: AbeAppsInstallHelper.
Signed by Abe Apps Pte. Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AbeAppsInstallHelper. The reported company name is AbeApps Pte. Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 00:56:19 (5 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.
File Details
| Product Name: | AbeAppsInstallHelper |
| Company Name: | AbeApps Pte. Ltd. |
| MD5: | 6585a20a0f1a85cfec338636933832a5 |
| Size: | 214 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-12 00:54:02 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 00:56:19 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 00:56:19 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Abe Apps Pte. Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.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.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.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 AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Macedonia 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:
The most common operating system signal for AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.exe is Windows 8.1 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
AbeAppsInstallHelper_installStart.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
3f67fc77629a5b1909232b130e695744
cdb129aa8ccbe4fe2d7d2dd2eef8c7ce
b5df6cb9008ecb96ee5b757a2124d779
a59fe0e2e4ca7125d3741a8b3a89d736
429addebae7485239d2d515f48762b81
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.