GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AlucHelper.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.Alucsoft. 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.Alucsoft
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-03-20 23:05:10 (a year ago)
- File hash
- a40ce567159dcb9c497f043e15ac3da2
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Alucsoft, 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 2024-08-28 23:01:35 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-20 23:05:10 (a year ago).
Signed by AtruicSoft Dev. 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
AlucHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Alucsoft, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-20 23:05:10 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If AlucHelper.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.Alucsoft.
File Details
| MD5: | a40ce567159dcb9c497f043e15ac3da2 |
| Size: | 239 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-08-28 23:01:35 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-03-20 23:05:10 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Alucsoft (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-03-20 23:05:10 (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: | AtruicSoft Dev |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AlucHelper.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed AlucHelper.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 AlucHelper.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 AlucHelper.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
AlucHelper.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.
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1c12f6ed04f5102750e6ae1edad8ea7a
3cde174066379c8fc49b03897cae3291
711df6c06b54e04e150ee67d5084d413
c3ac44fefa7b66fc940c10a790b12474
e4f7825036537d3efc6102591d2f4a10
37e72cdb55a3fc83eff170a71b6387f2
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.Alucsoft
This report identifies AlucHelper.dll by MD5 a40ce567159dcb9c497f043e15ac3da2. 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.