GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

BrowserHelper.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Outbyte File reputation report
MD5 001c8f37cbfb176c2bddd335d954248e
Latest seen 2024-06-06 23:07:22 (2 years ago)
First seen 2022-03-31 23:44:24 (4 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Outbyte
Product PC Repair
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd

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Detection name
PUP.Outbyte
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-06-06 23:07:22 (2 years ago)
File hash
001c8f37cbfb176c2bddd335d954248e
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Outbyte.

Timeline

First seen 2022-03-31 23:44:24 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-06 23:07:22 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Outbyte. Product metadata: PC Repair.

Digital signature

Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty 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. 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.

File context

BrowserHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Repair. The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is PUP.Outbyte, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-06 23:07:22 (2 years ago).

If BrowserHelper.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 PUP.Outbyte.

File Details

Product Name: PC Repair
Company Name: Outbyte
MD5: 001c8f37cbfb176c2bddd335d954248e
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2022-03-31 23:44:24 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-06 23:07:22 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.Outbyte (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-06 23:07:22 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

BrowserHelper.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.

Overview

Signed By: Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on BrowserHelper.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%\outbyte
%sysdrive%\programas portables\outbyte_pc_repair_1.7.102.5916_portable\outbyte pc repair 1.7.102.5916 portable\data\pc repair\roaming\modified\@programfilesx86@\outbyte

ThreatInfo has observed BrowserHelper.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.

Geography:

3 observed countries
33.3%
33.3%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Australia with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for BrowserHelper.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

BrowserHelper.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 0x0014a698
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1674752

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

.text 1347072 bytes · 80.4% of section data
MD5 0c75ae566b62d56c11736977ffa04cad
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f6364821a93ffc65fd83ac3fd522db92
.data 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 dfb0eb9dbfd4706db469a560e8550924
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 72192 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 2575972434ec963f3e242df3e61e9707
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3df19a119722f08569be5320e5a328b7
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 3afa7612eb2002c77475307eacc8a6c2
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 117248 bytes · 7.0% of section data
MD5 e19cbf0efe48b3b75209a78fc0c20601
.rsrc 131072 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 4933dc5e7905a4c7df7820ef0753214e

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 PUP.Outbyte

This report identifies BrowserHelper.dll by MD5 001c8f37cbfb176c2bddd335d954248e. 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 001c8f37cbfb176c2bddd335d954248e.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.