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BrowserHelper.dll.quarantined file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 bcea907299c905e34a94dd60cbc05f8b
Latest seen 2023-08-01 23:24:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-12 07:01:48 (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 07:01:48 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-01 23:24:44 (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

BrowserHelper.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 23:24:44 (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: bcea907299c905e34a94dd60cbc05f8b
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-01-12 07:01:48 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-08-01 23:24:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-08-01 23:24:44 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on BrowserHelper.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 BrowserHelper.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
BrowserHelper.dll BrowserHelper.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 BrowserHelper.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 52.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 52.6% 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 51.7%
Windows 10 44.8%
Windows 8.1 3.4%

The most common operating system signal for BrowserHelper.dll.quarantined is Windows 7 with 51.7% 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.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 0x00136690
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1570816

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

.text 1264640 bytes · 80.5% of section data
MD5 5b8c97fb1b5bc5a451a2c40e0a3ab2ed
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b905d207c832632784bb7e9988e553ef
.data 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 985f183582d06b6573926ab701770c27
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 62976 bytes · 4.0% of section data
MD5 9749f38abc1f21054e1e2a60ce1888f2
.didata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f5c5746e9b0776e639f0ead2c48e4320
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 21f02770dac46456c771ac4cba798c53
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 111104 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 d823ac9f9ebbdecafed42d44f28eba17
.rsrc 124928 bytes · 8.0% of section data
MD5 25a03228a21fdad81ad8e653413d23f5

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 bcea907299c905e34a94dd60cbc05f8b.
  • 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.