ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.dll threat report

MD5 7c0d4dfad6f87fff6b8629c112966154
Latest seen 2025-03-16 23:01:37 (a year ago)
First seen 2024-06-17 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Product Krypton Toolkit
Signed by MOL Venture Inc

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PrivacyPlus. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.PrivacyPlus
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-03-16 23:01:37 (a year ago)
File hash
7c0d4dfad6f87fff6b8629c112966154
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PrivacyPlus.

Timeline

First seen 2024-06-17 23:00:47 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-16 23:01:37 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Component Factory Pty Ltd. Product metadata: Krypton Toolkit.

Digital signature

Signed by MOL Venture Inc. 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.

ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Krypton Toolkit. The reported company name is Component Factory Pty Ltd. The current detection status is PUP.PrivacyPlus, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-16 23:01:37 (a year ago).

If ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.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.PrivacyPlus.

Product Name: Krypton Toolkit
Company Name: Component Factory Pty Ltd
MD5: 7c0d4dfad6f87fff6b8629c112966154
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-06-17 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-16 23:01:37 (a year ago)
Status: PUP.PrivacyPlus (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-16 23:01:37 (a year ago)
ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.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.

Signed By: MOL Venture Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.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.

%appdata%\avinstall ransomware defender\shieldapps\ransomware defender 4.4.0\install
%programfiles%
%appdata%\avinstall ransomware defender\shieldapps\ransomware defender 4.4.0\install

ThreatInfo has observed ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.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.

66.7%
33.3%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Greece with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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.

ComponentFactory.Krypton.Toolkit.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x002743be

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 2565120 90eb3e8e40305080c759ea98a2379674
.rsrc 101376 262abd153efb6dde0bcd6a29a387e243
.reloc 512 10bccf9bbc00a481f1430260be57e75b

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.

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