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ActivityTracesHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-03-19 21:12:17 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-07 23:01:48 (2 years ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
ActivityTracesHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PCRepair . The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-07 23:01:48 (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: | PCRepair |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | f279316e4064ec8e957a4b03b37d9c7b |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-19 21:12:17 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-07 23:01:48 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-07 23:01:48 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ActivityTracesHelper.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%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed ActivityTracesHelper.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 ActivityTracesHelper.dll across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ActivityTracesHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 81.0% 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
ActivityTracesHelper.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
9426e7394f6e217ba9f6bcfc14d25099
4bdf7acafc052807a5fa20a73a6c2c69
8c830849c2bac04f62ce274ebd83d10f
00000000000000000000000000000000
1270b2e9cad092b463327ceaf51a6127
652690e0287c7ba157affde3ec745199
ddf870d05fc0af7ab6d0ab77bd2a3f92
db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
d730af8a5679096569c6bc19a0ebaeb1
3e20be23c3154e6b89633174b58f1826
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.