GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

A0018167.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 b788091da00250bbb66a61f0550d6cb6
Latest seen 2021-11-09 21:18:50 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-28 14:03:11 (7 years ago)
Size 276 KB
Publisher TweakBit
Product ATPopups

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Auslogics. 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.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-11-09 21:18:50 (4 years ago)
File hash
b788091da00250bbb66a61f0550d6cb6
Download Anti-Malware

Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics, 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 2018-07-28 14:03:11 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-09 21:18:50 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TweakBit. Product metadata: ATPopups.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

A0018167.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ATPopups. The reported company name is TweakBit. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-09 21:18:50 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0018167.dll 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.Auslogics.

Product Name: ATPopups
Company Name: TweakBit
MD5: b788091da00250bbb66a61f0550d6cb6
Size: 276 KB
First Published: 2018-07-28 14:03:11 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-09 21:18:50 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-09 21:18:50 (4 years ago)
A0018167.dll 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: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on A0018167.dll 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.

%sysdrive%\разное\программы\wpi portable\programs\systems\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%\install\auslogics boostspeed 7.3.2 portable\app
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{a9a674b1-50cf-4fe3-b842-d8a860828f80}
%programfiles%\auslogics boostspeed premium\app
%programfiles%\auslogics
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\портейбл программы1\wpi portable\programs\systems\auslogics boostspeed\app
%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed A0018167.dll 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.

ATPopupsHelper.dll A0018167.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 7 30.0%
Windows 10 30.0%
Windows XP 20.0%
Windows 8.1 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for A0018167.dll is Windows 7 with 30.0% 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.

A0018167.dll 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 0x00023850
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 274944

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

.text 138240 bytes · 50.3% of section data
MD5 882c265d38aebab5ba65eaeac7f1df8b
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 db4990d6eb51a7f2b8e88017d2bdc1bb
.data 2560 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 e8309377265294dfb01e39974128be59
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 52224 bytes · 19.0% of section data
MD5 90e8933e25c69098bd2f0e86729ab768
.didata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 044e943b614b84af9561102ef41c556a
.edata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 1c724c7c9a872e7569e4f805b17652e4
.reloc 14848 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 f793338cb8cac5391706c8986797e3c5
.rsrc 63488 bytes · 23.1% of section data
MD5 d816164e8d5b496aa5b4697917d2193b

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.Auslogics

This report identifies A0018167.dll by MD5 b788091da00250bbb66a61f0550d6cb6. 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.

Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware Scan the device and confirm whether this exact hash is present. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with b788091da00250bbb66a61f0550d6cb6.
  • 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.