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AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 447f3fa71d4af12584847d8e066f8989
Latest seen 2023-08-01 23:24:55 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-12 07:01:45 (8 years ago)
Size 444 KB
Publisher Aus™logics
Product Boost™Speed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-12 07:01:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-01 23:24:55 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Aus™logics. Product metadata: Boost™Speed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Boost™Speed. The reported company name is Aus™logics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-01 23:24:55 (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: Boost™Speed
Company Name: Aus™logics
MD5: 447f3fa71d4af12584847d8e066f8989
Size: 444 KB
First Published: 2018-01-12 07:01:45 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-01 23:24:55 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-01 23:24:55 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined 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
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined 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.

File Names:

2 observed names
AdvisorHelper.dll AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 51.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 51.7% 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 52.5%
Windows 10 44.1%
Windows 8.1 3.4%

The most common operating system signal for AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined is Windows 7 with 52.5% 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

AdvisorHelper.dll.quarantined 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 0x00048d30
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 438784

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

.text 289280 bytes · 65.9% of section data
MD5 eaaed8f93515da18d3a49f1152b56090
.itext 3584 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 829e587ba79864cf99b41006232145e0
.data 2560 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 00bcd6528cd74d8475b225b3ff9e8246
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 50176 bytes · 11.4% of section data
MD5 a10d7c1e00cf0e72d54b7d4a8821707c
.didata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac71a6a1f762eda2cc98c4eb366e6f42
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0bf7bd62c86b3cbcd9fc28318ac5e961
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 26624 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 7c0c0ed6bd7ef73e82846ae1319cd065
.rsrc 65024 bytes · 14.8% of section data
MD5 d27500acdad64f4d7f7ed80c7c6310a6

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 447f3fa71d4af12584847d8e066f8989.
  • 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.