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EPHlpObj_32.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-10-17 11:32:38 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-08 23:34:45 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd. Product metadata: Explorer Helpper.
Signed by Life Guarder Software Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
EPHlpObj_32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Explorer Helpper. The reported company name is Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-08 23:34:45 (3 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: | Explorer Helpper |
| Company Name: | Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd |
| MD5: | c545240ae2c6ca7d998c704dc9c5df06 |
| Size: | 278 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-10-17 11:32:38 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-08 23:34:45 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-08 23:34:45 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Life Guarder Software Company Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on EPHlpObj_32.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:
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed EPHlpObj_32.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen EPHlpObj_32.dll across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 16.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for EPHlpObj_32.dll is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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
EPHlpObj_32.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
6fe07e39e93b7ef11038e4522f8c0807
34e41d2db33e3c6f7054e976d1167f40
e786f1ed2779261db559622ec6ffcfdd
9894272e5d090cabbb3f64b7724af537
8623e08f9d1537c287601062be6c2d12
e8dbd25fe0f8449a963b09f6f17988e6
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.