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ExtendedTools.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Gen. 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
- Hack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 746621adc7518d7944c83a837acd1de9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Gen, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: wj32. Product metadata: Extended Tools plugin for Process Hacker.
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. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
ExtendedTools.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Extended Tools plugin for Process Hacker. The reported company name is wj32. The current detection status is Hack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ExtendedTools.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 Hack.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Extended Tools plugin for Process Hacker |
| Company Name: | wj32 |
| MD5: | 746621adc7518d7944c83a837acd1de9 |
| Size: | 173 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days 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:
| %desktop%\install\portapps_platform.full\portableapps\processhackerportable\app\processhacker\x64 |
ThreatInfo has observed ExtendedTools.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 ExtendedTools.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 Serbia 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 ExtendedTools.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
ExtendedTools.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
585113b1ff9e7ffcf114fb7693dbf6d1
c344729bfe9c8315fefddbf5b0f81ae1
54bc0227d73a67148e45c4335a6eb01d
8779e35a206a37df49c0ebc0fe36d50d
522f4d49b103f797cae90817a2cc5eff
d43d685848ef4735648995a28e1d8b39
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 Hack.Gen
This report identifies ExtendedTools.dll by MD5 746621adc7518d7944c83a837acd1de9. It is part of the Hack 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.