GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Foundation.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-09-11 20:14:46 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-11 20:14:46 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Apple Inc.. Product metadata: Foundation.
Signed by Tenorshare Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
Foundation.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Foundation. The reported company name is Apple Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-11 20:14:46 (4 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | Foundation |
| Company Name: | Apple Inc. |
| MD5: | 55366a437e11bac89a21fb19d3567ef5 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-09-11 20:14:46 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-09-11 20:14:46 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-09-11 20:14:46 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Tenorshare Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Foundation.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\tenorshare |
ThreatInfo has observed Foundation.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 Foundation.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 Mexico 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 Foundation.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
Foundation.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
a0befd8c533871bdd47e58424b927c83
7c522494f97da5f7be77fafb285e0ad7
714731da89fd067090b335adcaf9ecc5
e736201a81806c736335df8aac5077c7
b28b834a0e274a87ee8a9f6530045690
ad1f5ebedaf8ea0d84696a9158854b86
a585eff1d62a75d320f401dda1e4e236
f7b85275d9d4ce2b600cceb55c68bdc4
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.