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FlashtoollibEx.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 b2949f0665f7d6b971af78de73cccdf7
Latest seen 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Publisher MediaTek Inc.

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago)
File hash
b2949f0665f7d6b971af78de73cccdf7
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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 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 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.

FlashtoollibEx.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 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If FlashtoollibEx.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.

Product Name: BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.
Company Name: MediaTek Inc.
MD5: b2949f0665f7d6b971af78de73cccdf7
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-04 21:55:21 (4 years ago)
FlashtoollibEx.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.

%mydoc%\my phone v1

ThreatInfo has observed FlashtoollibEx.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.

FlashtoollibEx.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 0x004dd000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 5155328

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

.text 3783680 bytes · 73.4% of section data
MD5 ace2ca5168762c19ecad1882bdb5c6c4
.rdata 961024 bytes · 18.6% of section data
MD5 0bf1bc05067c0a8d3d21ebe13a1fdd10
.data 61952 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 409b3660e6fd027c0095a69921504527
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8fb2c9a892631820b3a46eaaf6dff52a
.reloc 234496 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 b558266c7d59f06815d6c07d9db9669f
.text 111616 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 d727a5963b4eebfbd10ab06cae3353db

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 FlashtoollibEx.dll by MD5 b2949f0665f7d6b971af78de73cccdf7. 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 b2949f0665f7d6b971af78de73cccdf7.
  • 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.