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Ext2SearchDLL.dll threat report

Detected as Risk.Mimikatz File reputation report
MD5 312ebafe337638ac8dbe984343289b6c
Latest seen 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago)
Size 743 KB

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Detection name
Risk.Mimikatz
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago)
File hash
312ebafe337638ac8dbe984343289b6c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.Mimikatz, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by CHENGDU YIWO Tech Development Co., Ltd.;Chengdu Yiwo Tech Development Co., 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. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.

Ext2SearchDLL.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Risk.Mimikatz, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Ext2SearchDLL.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 Risk.Mimikatz.

MD5: 312ebafe337638ac8dbe984343289b6c
Size: 743 KB
First Published: 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago)
Status: Risk.Mimikatz (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-04-21 23:43:22 (4 years ago)
Ext2SearchDLL.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.

The signature on Ext2SearchDLL.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.

%programfiles%\easeus

ThreatInfo has observed Ext2SearchDLL.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Ext2SearchDLL.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.

Ext2SearchDLL.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00017294
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 752640

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

.text 159232 bytes · 21.2% of section data
MD5 62a0b15ac1adea1fa96cd4ad2a60424a
.rdata 40960 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 774f81878f7d50f5813152c596dcad75
.data 536576 bytes · 71.3% of section data
MD5 60247d36e3824e1f74a5861b36435050
.pdata 11776 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 f43fccde121a5e77d125c1b162f895cb
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 97d9c6e8e7a7a1dea25db02cae4b8be7
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e60d85b1dbfbc01463ccebeea17a81c3

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 Risk.Mimikatz

This report identifies Ext2SearchDLL.dll by MD5 312ebafe337638ac8dbe984343289b6c. It is part of the Risk report group. 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 312ebafe337638ac8dbe984343289b6c.
  • 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. Use the Risk category to compare similar reports.