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A0018168.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 c1ba5fa214af493dc3b773d58f4bb324
Latest seen 2021-11-09 21:20:25 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-28 14:03:11 (7 years ago)
Size 401 KB
Publisher TweakBit
Product ATTools

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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 21:20:25 (4 years ago)
File hash
c1ba5fa214af493dc3b773d58f4bb324
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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 21:20:25 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TweakBit. Product metadata: ATTools.

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.

A0018168.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ATTools. The reported company name is TweakBit. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-09 21:20:25 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0018168.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: ATTools
Company Name: TweakBit
MD5: c1ba5fa214af493dc3b773d58f4bb324
Size: 401 KB
First Published: 2018-07-28 14:03:11 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-09 21:20:25 (4 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-09 21:20:25 (4 years ago)
A0018168.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 A0018168.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 A0018168.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.

ATToolsExtHelper.dll A0018168.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 33.3%
Windows XP 22.2%
Windows 8.1 22.2%
Windows 10 22.2%

The most common operating system signal for A0018168.dll is Windows 7 with 33.3% 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.

A0018168.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 0x00043774
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 402944

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

.text 268288 bytes · 66.6% of section data
MD5 d050b01328ceb83bef671346a9e96e6e
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2f152c85683b2287b98d87ab6339d7a5
.data 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 3cba097ad19254be9e9774c262aa6b2a
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 43008 bytes · 10.7% of section data
MD5 d550f234a6041892e60c767393cbd8e7
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf29d5aade0bd0ce84bcdb0e889fd0eb
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7c089fe985d443caa4b866b6e10389d3
.reloc 27136 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 7d919ba1e36bc333b387c150a4f2b0b1
.rsrc 58368 bytes · 14.5% of section data
MD5 5eca81db1a30461d9c8c1765c090e4b5

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 A0018168.dll by MD5 c1ba5fa214af493dc3b773d58f4bb324. 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 c1ba5fa214af493dc3b773d58f4bb324.
  • 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.