A0042525.dll file report

MD5 1a29587048f45cbed837e086ecd78da0
Latest seen 2024-03-15 23:25:53 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-27 10:05:30 (8 years ago)
Size 838 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-27 10:05:30 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-15 23:25:53 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Byte Technologies LLC. Product metadata: ByteFence Anti-Malware.

Digital signature

Signed by Byte Technologies LLC. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

A0042525.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ByteFence Anti-Malware. The reported company name is Byte Technologies LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-15 23:25:53 (2 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.

Product Name: ByteFence Anti-Malware
Company Name: Byte Technologies LLC
MD5: 1a29587048f45cbed837e086ecd78da0
Size: 838 KB
First Published: 2017-08-27 10:05:30 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-15 23:25:53 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-15 23:25:53 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Byte Technologies LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on A0042525.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.

%programfiles%\bytefence
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\exuieaoeii
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{49a1fa71-1748-4e49-b76f-49a9b8385e88}\rp144
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\jlpxfkdisndniyhixgeqiulbvrfvccyw
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files
%sysdrive%\windows.old.001\program files
%sysdrive%\windows.old.002\program files
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{ba48c7bf-1304-4d54-94a6-727a8b8c77c1}

ThreatInfo has observed A0042525.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.

ByteFenceGUI.dll
A0049264.dll
ByteFenceGUI_IObitDel.dll
A0068673.dll
ByteFenceGUI.dll.quarantined
A0148214.dll
A0042525.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 26.5% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 37.7%
Windows 7 30.4%
Windows XP 21.7%
Windows 8.1 7.3%
Windows 8 2.6%
Windows Vista 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for A0042525.dll is Windows 10 with 37.7% 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.

A0042525.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x000ced0e

.NET Info:

MVID: dac31977-2e82-466e-b9eb-8090ccb66707

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 839168 a66352f79ef3e5ef9e80043f3641d358
.sdata 1024 4a370cb5e81993b39998bac4fcb8a9fd
.rsrc 2048 796521744ba6f2b398095ca353f32951
.reloc 512 30ffc1ed8e41eeec4dfb5a37e77f4d6f

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.

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