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A0000373.DLL threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 2ff45520f79676a0f9dd28b2da1c74c3
Latest seen 2022-06-07 23:08:22 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-09-06 04:09:12 (7 years ago)
Size 303 KB
Publisher RAD Game Tools, Inc.
Product Bink and Smacker

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-06-07 23:08:22 (3 years ago)
File hash
2ff45520f79676a0f9dd28b2da1c74c3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-06 04:09:12 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-07 23:08:22 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: RAD Game Tools, Inc.. Product metadata: Bink and Smacker.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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

A0000373.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Bink and Smacker. The reported company name is RAD Game Tools, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-07 23:08:22 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If A0000373.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.Heur!.

File Details

Product Name: Bink and Smacker
Company Name: RAD Game Tools, Inc.
MD5: 2ff45520f79676a0f9dd28b2da1c74c3
Size: 303 KB
First Published: 2018-09-06 04:09:12 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-06-07 23:08:22 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-06-07 23:08:22 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

A0000373.DLL 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%\firefly studios
%programfiles%\game ever
%sysdrive%\gh
%sysdrive%\kang dian\kang dian nitip
%sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common
%sysdrive%\要塞十字军
%sysdrive%\迅雷下载\stronghold.crusader.hd.and.extreme.hd.build.20170705-ali213
%sysdrive%\العاب\الدبابات
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{517bbf8b-c9bc-4acc-8034-7d93a7814962}

ThreatInfo has observed A0000373.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.

File Names:

2 observed names
binkw32.dll A0000373.DLL

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 A0000373.DLL across 28 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 18.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 18.9% 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 47.8%
Windows 10 35.7%
Windows 8.1 13.9%
Windows XP 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for A0000373.DLL is Windows 7 with 47.8% 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

A0000373.DLL 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 0x0002dac5
Image base 0x30000000

PE Sections:

Sections 36
Raw data 308736

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

BINK 91648 bytes · 29.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f669243f0e72b7f51f98dc0f6a36c905
BINK32 6656 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f7aabb75f3bdae9f0651ea942716d89a
BINK32R 5632 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ab3d4079bbcf35478915440189daf3d8
BINK32A 7680 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d028b8a8ef8c48da7935fbff1b9de3f8
BINK32RA 6144 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 43a68560ddc8b08eaa7076806698666c
BINK24 8192 bytes · 2.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 165ea5d6fa8458e6dad3268418d1c65c
BINK24R 7168 bytes · 2.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f5b34438035ba3c86cc537ac8780c5b0
BINK16 6656 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6a2601ebbf07861dde662497bb6d571
BINK4444 7680 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b60421dded057944af28a3f228adaa3e
BINK5551 6656 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 708b02d2f336890aeb125c25db6cff54
BINKYUY2 3584 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 39975f16dafc4b1564264cac32b45c44
BINKUYVY 3584 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c0ddb4aa2d67615bed3200b953f299af
BINKYV12 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e681529f0f790a7ba6956a8811f70b1f
.text 28160 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 90ee8b1506994a9b2baee6d1994ea20c
BINK16X2 3584 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8f25ef62d74773cb005213694102ed77
BINK32X2 3584 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc749996ce7dacce9bbcec7435534d50
BINK16MX 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 17253c9d1c9b77bfdb7c65bec95ef9bb
BINK32MX 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ebf9de4875391ebb664110729298d0ab
BINK16M 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 05a695b0251415f518a707c6c965f040
BINK32M 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cb1359de0d44a2cf3e938d1de372233b
BINK32RX 3584 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f293e386e023b49d28d970b2908b730b
BINK24X2 4608 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e91b7e3cbdbd6bec6999a709f79640b8
BINK24M 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 42c126fdba12dd384f1ca05f9e5598b2
BINK24RX 4608 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48c3d606080cc5d5d3c7b5843e3764f5
BINK24RM 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 254c7fac2d9c8af107c8b53901452526
BINKUYVY 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c55906aad1ee8d50bb1100230dcfcd53
BINKUYVY 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0ddcb89165e5bf8ce98b15daecf3e782
BINKUYVY 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 78b9c18efd8dfa7513fee4cb3f0da060
BINKYUY2 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4076c594e5b525c164e2220d29bc5834
BINKYUY2 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a99ed7f96cd7eb590d4e911ab0231ad3
BINKYUY2 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c241f598bddb65ce6d503e70144eb861
.rdata 28160 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 b4d87cfe82f6d97aead341f1679134b1
.data 11264 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 a4d7519ef2446c6548e84aec16301e5f
BINKDATA 18944 bytes · 6.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4b4cfcbe05c12b1a587831194df264e0
.rsrc 8704 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 0b3c592bcd894b9a0cf06fd895830e14
.reloc 22528 bytes · 7.3% of section data
MD5 99f8eaff243ae210421e2c55520d3128

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.Heur!

This report identifies A0000373.DLL by MD5 2ff45520f79676a0f9dd28b2da1c74c3. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 2ff45520f79676a0f9dd28b2da1c74c3.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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