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AlrustiqHelper.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Altruistik. 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
- Trojan.Altruistik
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-01-29 23:02:44 (a year ago)
- File hash
- d21793144b61a67cd121d914710a25a6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Altruistik, 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 2025-01-20 23:01:03 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-01-29 23:02:44 (a year ago).
Signed by AlrustiqDevMD Group MD. 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
- 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
AlrustiqHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Altruistik, based on the latest analysis from 2025-01-29 23:02:44 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If AlrustiqHelper.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 Trojan.Altruistik.
File Details
| MD5: | d21793144b61a67cd121d914710a25a6 |
| Size: | 243 KB |
| First Published: | 2025-01-20 23:01:03 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-01-29 23:02:44 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Altruistik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-01-29 23:02:44 (a year 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | AlrustiqDevMD Group MD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AlrustiqHelper.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% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin |
ThreatInfo has observed AlrustiqHelper.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 AlrustiqHelper.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 36.4% 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 AlrustiqHelper.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
AlrustiqHelper.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.
ca84dedebb1d2d532836bf0f15ac36ce
c3a7d8ff4471f99b1212600ea9b32a47
d90cd9444e50b8cbc91b4c7af7063c80
a8fe624d4210db9a9ae42e60ca657bec
4d681c4124d59228022294e4227039af
a1c962b6241ef608b0dda9309d6e97a8
787d50b3100e2fccf50de158afa7949f
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 Trojan.Altruistik
This report identifies AlrustiqHelper.dll by MD5 d21793144b61a67cd121d914710a25a6. 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.