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A0186445.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3653057658e76442098cec5e1a8999e2
Latest seen 2021-08-26 20:38:58 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-06-15 21:13:34 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by eSupport.com, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

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 2018-06-15 21:13:34 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-26 20:38:58 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by eSupport.com, Inc.. 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.

File context

A0186445.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-26 20:38:58 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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

MD5: 3653057658e76442098cec5e1a8999e2
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-06-15 21:13:34 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-26 20:38:58 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-26 20:38:58 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: eSupport.com, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on A0186445.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.

Common Places:

%commonappdata%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{fb46a10d-1c8e-44d1-b3c7-6beb86542341}
%commonappdata%\comms

ThreatInfo has observed A0186445.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.

File Names:

2 observed names
resources.dll A0186445.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen A0186445.dll across 21 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 30.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 30.6% 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 69.4%
Windows 7 24.5%
Windows 8.1 4.1%
Windows XP 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for A0186445.dll is Windows 10 with 69.4% 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

A0186445.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 0x000132d0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1559040

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

.text 70656 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 f6b3267818bf3477cf5a1ea82587544e
.itext 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 41a4cff4a458c7440f9332f63c7a11fb
.data 4608 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 7191ba4369d6f7242934adb7887cb8c4
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 61aeb9d313d9e0e57a1a0f597fadf930
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1aa9dd71a2e1171295c696e81dd0f705
.reloc 5632 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 3c7c12df75ebaef676cd83471eb49e06
.rsrc 1473536 bytes · 94.5% of section data
MD5 bc4050eb3c2e927d43d1cfb50a5e16ed

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3653057658e76442098cec5e1a8999e2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.