GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

ATToolsExtHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 40fcdf3de93f198b0308650e3ca28da7
Latest seen 2021-01-15 11:50:24 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-06 06:10:35 (8 years ago)
Size 401 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product ATTools
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

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 2017-07-06 06:10:35 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 11:50:24 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: ATTools.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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

ATToolsExtHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ATTools. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 11:50:24 (5 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

Product Name: ATTools
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: 40fcdf3de93f198b0308650e3ca28da7
Size: 401 KB
First Published: 2017-07-06 06:10:35 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-15 11:50:24 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-15 11:50:24 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ATToolsExtHelper.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%\auslogics\boostspeed
%programfiles%\auslogics
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\kmtyydqydzoyisvlylwtfaprjkuzgfzn

ThreatInfo has observed ATToolsExtHelper.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 ATToolsExtHelper.dll across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation 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 75.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for ATToolsExtHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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

ATToolsExtHelper.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 0x00042718
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 394240

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

.text 263168 bytes · 66.8% of section data
MD5 e805fe8061a728dc313c7ec37e72230d
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b827e50a64a6f4e009e071e9d1c682ed
.data 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 3f46e76f162246966018748b79d10d7c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 41472 bytes · 10.5% of section data
MD5 94449ad7582ddbfb5e6a8e039d796bb6
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7954eb655a11060b2e3469508f3b4a3
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 442f4774a725b2783e334c7abac2d822
.reloc 26112 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 50fc3a17522ddc828793bb9a6096be8d
.rsrc 57344 bytes · 14.5% of section data
MD5 32cd3655720442f43fe868ee75d6cf9b

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 40fcdf3de93f198b0308650e3ca28da7.
  • 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.