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BackgroundContainer.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cc8c24ca6f1b1c28181be1f987a76453
Latest seen 2024-01-18 23:26:21 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 14:14:44 (8 years ago)
Size 318 KB
Publisher ClientConnect Ltd.
Product Background Container
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 14:14:44 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-18 23:26:21 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: Background Container.

Digital signature

Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

BackgroundContainer.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Background Container. The reported company name is ClientConnect Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-18 23:26:21 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

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

Product Name: Background Container
Company Name: ClientConnect Ltd.
MD5: cc8c24ca6f1b1c28181be1f987a76453
Size: 318 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 14:14:44 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-18 23:26:21 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-18 23:26:21 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on BackgroundContainer.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:

%localappdata%\conduit\backgroundcontainer
%localappdata%\conduit
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\uszbaufkrf
%desktop%\users\martin moore\appdata\local\conduit
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rywtiizs2t
%sysdrive%\fasihzadeh backup\users\fasihzadeh\appdata\local\conduit
%sysdrive%\m2nsli\backup set 2017-07-28 205650\backup files 2017-07-30 190002\backup files 1.zip\c\users\adam\appdata\local\conduit

ThreatInfo has observed BackgroundContainer.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 BackgroundContainer.dll across 27 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Algeria
Share 12.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 12.8% 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 79.5%
Windows 10 17.9%
Windows Vista 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for BackgroundContainer.dll is Windows 7 with 79.5% 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

BackgroundContainer.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 0x0001d137
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 318464

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

.text 212992 bytes · 66.9% of section data
MD5 a1f7827e1542f03ba6fd77b019bfe6ab
.rdata 55808 bytes · 17.5% of section data
MD5 f47a35cc355845b396bfa978ab527306
.data 7680 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 e741d86332b5f95ad2e01beedce46fe4
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 53d78b40b2794981f797cb5df134f715
.reloc 40448 bytes · 12.7% of section data
MD5 504d78a32f2a9fe0f642362d607e8425

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with cc8c24ca6f1b1c28181be1f987a76453.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.