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ASCPlugin_Protection.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 9aa26bc7b12a3c9a5093f70da81b0af0
Latest seen 2021-02-09 04:59:16 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-08 16:17:19 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher IObit
Product Surfing Protection
Signed by IObit Information Technology

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-08 16:17:19 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-09 04:59:16 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IObit. Product metadata: Surfing Protection.

Digital signature

Signed by IObit Information Technology. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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_Protection.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Surfing Protection. The reported company name is IObit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-09 04:59:16 (5 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: Surfing Protection
Company Name: IObit
MD5: 9aa26bc7b12a3c9a5093f70da81b0af0
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2021-02-08 16:17:19 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-09 04:59:16 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-09 04:59:16 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: IObit Information Technology
Status: Valid

The signature on ASCPlugin_Protection.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:

%sysdrive%\progra~2\iobith~1\advanc~2\surfing protection
%programfiles%\iobit\advanced systemcare ultimate\surfing protection

ThreatInfo has observed ASCPlugin_Protection.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_Protection.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Netherlands
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ASCPlugin_Protection.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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_Protection.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 0x0010ff40
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1407488

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

.text 1102848 bytes · 78.4% of section data
MD5 52f0a645dd99a5e9bf8259f674f83b6d
.itext 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 05b13f154047a8912e246e68081f8c35
.data 82944 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 7645beba40c6de8991a11edebcc1045f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 17920 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 642a516e2089bda115f3eeed1141c13c
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a6e9f7f409c505efcebc1e8492012e7a
.reloc 57856 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 867c99330d68840dde701f1d6d3ff26f
.rsrc 141312 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 b4c3a218022c82ace5de212f51c4f415

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 9aa26bc7b12a3c9a5093f70da81b0af0.
  • 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.