GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AlHelper.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-14 01:01:13 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 2971dfeca071f08f819fce02ac6b6b34
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-09-15 23:02:01 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 01:01:13 (2 weeks ago).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
AlHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-14 01:01:13 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If AlHelper.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | 2971dfeca071f08f819fce02ac6b6b34 |
| Size: | 238 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-09-15 23:02:01 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-14 01:01:13 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-14 01:01:13 (2 weeks ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed AlHelper.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 AlHelper.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada 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:
The most common operating system signal for AlHelper.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
AlHelper.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
73ee963004efcad08c43f070b32365a5
886014497cd2f19808174102bdd7d839
d103d8ca02571fa8934fe40cdc16a601
6e3686b30bd938dc1282b63fa11b009c
9af5c936fe87eb577e12978eb03fb908
13b61e4936e2f9bd44eaa904e79f3b3e
18f12ea6d459f1aed2aad85aa215dcf1
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
GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat
This report identifies AlHelper.dll by MD5 2971dfeca071f08f819fce02ac6b6b34. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.