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FlashToolLib.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 aa60444ce71c725f500ad82946176fc0
Latest seen 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher MediaTek Inc.
Product BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago)
File hash
aa60444ce71c725f500ad82946176fc0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MediaTek Inc.. Product metadata: BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL..

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

FlashToolLib.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.. The reported company name is MediaTek Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If FlashToolLib.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 Trojan.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.
Company Name: MediaTek Inc.
MD5: aa60444ce71c725f500ad82946176fc0
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 22:10:24 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

FlashToolLib.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.

Common Places:

%mydoc%\android_mtk

ThreatInfo has observed FlashToolLib.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.

OS Version:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for FlashToolLib.dll is Windows 7 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

FlashToolLib.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x045a3000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2777088

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

.text 1714176 bytes · 61.7% of section data
MD5 db2f70cb4614594c2fe7cab82ef12681
.rdata 482816 bytes · 17.4% of section data
MD5 ed4c69388ec8a8d6aaf2762ffaa5cf8d
.data 62976 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 fdfee75ea4cd73380a9b4682ae404ca9
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 34b41d7ea7adc07e1177f23b53f0f9ca
.reloc 323584 bytes · 11.7% of section data
MD5 57835142c01ad5c2adf8d6107ab1163a
.text 191488 bytes · 6.9% of section data
MD5 48d234ceb7309ebae49d4388265b4dc9

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 Trojan.Gen

This report identifies FlashToolLib.dll by MD5 aa60444ce71c725f500ad82946176fc0. It is part of the Trojan 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 aa60444ce71c725f500ad82946176fc0.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.