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A0422236.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8164a5e63b90abcbffc1a33102eacbac
Latest seen 2023-07-26 23:46:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:30 (9 years ago)
Size 139 KB
Publisher Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda
Product YAC Security Protection
Signed by Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 05:04:30 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:46:57 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda. Product metadata: YAC Security Protection.

Digital signature

Signed by Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda. 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

A0422236.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with YAC Security Protection. The reported company name is Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-26 23:46:57 (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.

File Details

Product Name: YAC Security Protection
Company Name: Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda
MD5: 8164a5e63b90abcbffc1a33102eacbac
Size: 139 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 05:04:30 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-26 23:46:57 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-26 23:46:57 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Elex do Brasil Participações Ltda
Status: Valid

The signature on A0422236.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:

%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac
%temp%\ist4161.tmp
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ttrzbiwbftrphsyswotxgiymvycbwfok\yac
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\hnejfgjgzqgwsaagtcjzctwkxkwixhhr\yac
%temp%\isteda.tmp
%temp%\istcdd6.tmp
%temp%\istd3bf.tmp
%temp%\ist6277.tmp
%temp%\istd989.tmp
%temp%\istf2f2.tmp

ThreatInfo has observed A0422236.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:

3 observed names
ipcproxy.dll A0427753.dll A0422236.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 A0422236.dll across 53 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 21.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 21.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 62.6%
Windows 10 27.2%
Windows 8.1 4.8%
Windows XP 2.8%
Windows 8 2.5%
Windows Vista 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for A0422236.dll is Windows 7 with 62.6% 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

A0422236.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 0x0000f6b9
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 134656

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

.text 82432 bytes · 61.2% of section data
MD5 a87a876214a220d22e2445d7dce57f1e
.rdata 25600 bytes · 19.0% of section data
MD5 7a9405bb10ca4c2dc29d306b665d6224
.data 4096 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 ee43e4b840ddae938983c68ba54778f3
.tls 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 99016a140576acedb112eceb73e1a0fc
.reloc 20480 bytes · 15.2% of section data
MD5 1806b83389f9f83bd5560f297af550c4

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 8164a5e63b90abcbffc1a33102eacbac.
  • 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.