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EPPlusTool.resources.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.STOP. 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
- Ransom.STOP
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- b79249176918178f48102f806ea67b0c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.STOP.
First seen 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Seiko Epson Corporation. Product metadata: Epson Photo+ Tool.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
EPPlusTool.resources.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Epson Photo+ Tool. The reported company name is Seiko Epson Corporation. The current detection status is Ransom.STOP, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago).
If EPPlusTool.resources.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 Ransom.STOP.
File Details
| Product Name: | Epson Photo+ Tool |
| Company Name: | Seiko Epson Corporation |
| MD5: | b79249176918178f48102f806ea67b0c |
| Size: | 8 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.STOP (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-23 23:27:08 (2 years ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\epson software\photoplus |
ThreatInfo has observed EPPlusTool.resources.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 EPPlusTool.resources.dll across 1 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 100.0% 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 EPPlusTool.resources.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
EPPlusTool.resources.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 628e2d85-893e-4d0a-a88c-305042edca8f |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
acee2889123a18c891294a36417aeca6
a96f6fdef05a0f5065cb8f75ce2218ee
8c343a132566c7a26f289dbd940f1526
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 Ransom.STOP
This report identifies EPPlusTool.resources.dll by MD5 b79249176918178f48102f806ea67b0c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.