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BouncyCastle.Crypto.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a03829a9936249e0d63f57aa41791b9f
Latest seen 2021-03-31 20:22:14 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-02-14 16:31:41 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by Corel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-02-14 16:31:41 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-31 20:22:14 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.. Product metadata: Bouncy Castle for .NET.

Digital signature

Signed by Corel Corporation. 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.

BouncyCastle.Crypto.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Bouncy Castle for .NET. The reported company name is The Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-31 20:22:14 (5 years 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.

Product Name: Bouncy Castle for .NET
Company Name: The Legion of the Bouncy Castle Inc.
MD5: a03829a9936249e0d63f57aa41791b9f
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-02-14 16:31:41 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-31 20:22:14 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-31 20:22:14 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Corel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on BouncyCastle.Crypto.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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed BouncyCastle.Crypto.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.

75.0%
25.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 75.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for BouncyCastle.Crypto.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.

BouncyCastle.Crypto.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0026849e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 3e71ca62-ddeb-4e9e-a17d-dd2b53a34371

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 2527232

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

.text 2519040 bytes · 99.7% of section data
MD5 c3e86f615fcd0521ce4a1d4599781597
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 373a1156fe0d9d080386cfa003d15db8
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 ea0958067cd01cdfca8ca3eefdf8fedf

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 a03829a9936249e0d63f57aa41791b9f.
  • 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.