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ATToolsExtHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a7f6704a1d1361a288fa5d4d6dad45d9
Latest seen 2021-01-15 07:56:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-03 22:05:40 (8 years ago)
Size 403 KB
Publisher TweakBit
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 2017-08-03 22:05:40 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 07:56:03 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: TweakBit. 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 TweakBit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 07:56:03 (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: TweakBit
MD5: a7f6704a1d1361a288fa5d4d6dad45d9
Size: 403 KB
First Published: 2017-08-03 22:05:40 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-15 07:56:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-15 07:56:03 (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
%sysdrive%\программы\auslogics boostspeed premium v8.0.1.0 repack+portable by dodakaedr\auslogics boostspeed 8.0.1 portable\app
%sysdrive%\usb stick 4gb\boostspeed.8.0.1.0.portable
%sysdrive%\noinstall\auslogics boostspeed 8.0.1.0 portable

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 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 47.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 47.6% 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 42.9%
Windows 7 38.1%
Windows 8.1 19.0%

The most common operating system signal for ATToolsExtHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 42.9% 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 0x00044714
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 404992

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

.text 271360 bytes · 67.0% of section data
MD5 8424ab598d97b649f03c7bbc4cc728a4
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 529e5e449f954b5c52fa521cb92e434c
.data 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b721e1e1bee005d53c7125b0380cd963
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 41984 bytes · 10.4% of section data
MD5 1de38daebae1cbe77d7b12e06be68437
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7c3bab4d74becb4be047e8b4908ceffb
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 afb2d978a5a66060a46764b61da289a4
.reloc 27136 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 7c07dcfee33a5d460c5bf3ec71720641
.rsrc 58368 bytes · 14.4% of section data
MD5 31a85432d52426b9d2a898c83087a55f

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 a7f6704a1d1361a288fa5d4d6dad45d9.
  • 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.