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HWHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2024-09-01 23:05:21 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-01 23:05:21 (2 years ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty 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
HWHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Camomile . The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-01 23:05:21 (2 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: | Camomile |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | 6fa17843a418865683a4c9cd4769d1f3 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-09-01 23:05:21 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-09-01 23:05:21 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-09-01 23:05:21 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on HWHelper.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%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed HWHelper.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 HWHelper.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 Brazil 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 HWHelper.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
HWHelper.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.
5ec024322797144df47f975d2b18ee1e
3549dd95441008e032a77dc81022c337
7184ba37d6568e74cee6cb5aeb7066a9
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
06670e211650e57f17731f7d4331c356
bd09653bc036ed1e1be06d5ad3116d1b
b1a60a62058f97e5eb715138ec7f7210
db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
0237e70b3ec4a2f25520ee3d4c09cdf6
4413d619c1fa8675aa10827479f890b2
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.