GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AlucHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2024-11-12 23:02:04 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-12-05 23:00:49 (a year ago).
Signed by AlucSoftD Dev P. 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
AlucHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-12-05 23:00:49 (a year 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
| MD5: | ed78bc419829342f3c509bd9349a209f |
| Size: | 238 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-11-12 23:02:04 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-12-05 23:00:49 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-12-05 23:00:49 (a year ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | AlucSoftD Dev P |
| 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 South Africa 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.
e64cad17343590a5f5d3c4f87ca44b68
e3006a0821487acf708cf0711f51cabb
0a06efaac0380b1f514f23c2d460f75a
dc1ecc520362a8158dff18fab5576538
8fe9b5954b0643bdde1f8e44b4fbb272
447fe36a9e837f1ae309b27c27340c9c
fe01ebd8006642256eb95fa83f33b166
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.