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BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f8403bff2f07565a98b7c0dbda07607d
Latest seen 2023-08-01 23:24:08 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-12 07:01:46 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Aus™logics
Product Boost™Speed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-12 07:01:46 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-01 23:24:08 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Aus™logics. Product metadata: Boost™Speed.

Digital signature

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

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. 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

BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Boost™Speed. The reported company name is Aus™logics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-01 23:24:08 (2 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.

File Details

Product Name: Boost™Speed
Company Name: Aus™logics
MD5: f8403bff2f07565a98b7c0dbda07607d
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-01-12 07:01:46 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-01 23:24:08 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-01 23:24:08 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined 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%\auslogics
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined 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
BrowserCareHelper.dll BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined

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 BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined across 13 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 51.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 51.7% 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 52.5%
Windows 10 44.1%
Windows 8.1 3.4%

The most common operating system signal for BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined is Windows 7 with 52.5% 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

BrowserCareHelper.dll.quarantined 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 0x000ea748
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1456128

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

.text 952832 bytes · 65.4% of section data
MD5 54032dd59239cab8ea0a900cbbcaac4a
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0fef53502849ad9209b8419eb3df542c
.data 29184 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 d4fdeed8f6cb492213d26c25eefdcec2
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 89088 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 6329fd27ddc54a5d3c686957e88d3617
.didata 22016 bytes · 1.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8ece447ea8adb2fd0abb56e5bc414e67
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 de46d8f8a8196a4f258243988fa78aac
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 87040 bytes · 6.0% of section data
MD5 982da57be9f84f52535af67a0c739cab
.rsrc 272896 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 d965bdd8d9b4ec9c98bd47217f78777e

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 f8403bff2f07565a98b7c0dbda07607d.
  • 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.