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ASCPlugin_Protect.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a69abaf09988309d85ec20de6de5dd95
Latest seen 2024-05-07 23:11:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-25 09:26:09 (8 years ago)
Size 559 KB
Publisher IObit
Product Advanced SystemCare 7

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-25 09:26:09 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-07 23:11:44 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Advanced SystemCare 7.

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

ASCPlugin_Protect.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced SystemCare 7. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-07 23:11:44 (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: Advanced SystemCare 7
Company Name: IObit
MD5: a69abaf09988309d85ec20de6de5dd95
Size: 559 KB
First Published: 2017-07-25 09:26:09 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-05-07 23:11:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-05-07 23:11:44 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%chromeprofile%\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0\plugin
%chromeprofile%\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_1\plugin
%localappdata%\chromium\user data\default\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\coervaspadawarddrivition\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\profile 10\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\profile 2\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\profile 3\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\profile 4\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\profile 5\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0
%localappdata%\ducochatosagenaviing\profile 6\extensions\nfengeggddojhakldhlpjdlddgkkjkdd\1.0.0_0

ThreatInfo has observed ASCPlugin_Protect.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen ASCPlugin_Protect.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 46.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 46.3% 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 80.5%
Windows 10 9.8%
Windows 8.1 7.3%
Windows 8 2.4%

The most common operating system signal for ASCPlugin_Protect.dll is Windows 7 with 80.5% 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

ASCPlugin_Protect.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 0x00072838
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 571904

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

.text 462848 bytes · 80.9% of section data
MD5 cd82b168e4e209a711b31159880b0e45
.itext 2560 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7338da9f701ac1ed2796a255fbed3aad
.data 8704 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 4b572ae01f54e2124d45b4c521e93abb
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 11264 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 946f61a55539746b00aef4d1f069c2fe
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 aaa20538e628fd47cf8960a9abf41f1c
.reloc 30720 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 53696afac19a5757a3822d117555298b
.rsrc 55296 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 5deab3fa8df5424544bd79d81004adb6

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 a69abaf09988309d85ec20de6de5dd95.
  • 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.