GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HandInput.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-09-23 23:09:42 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-23 23:09:42 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Sogou.com Inc.. Product metadata: 搜狗输入法.
Signed by Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.;Sogou.com. 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
HandInput.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 搜狗输入法. The reported company name is Sogou.com Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-23 23:09:42 (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: | 搜狗输入法 |
| Company Name: | Sogou.com Inc. |
| MD5: | 7231d1e6484cad5462d9cdc7d9a3dbc0 |
| Size: | 81 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-09-23 23:09:42 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-23 23:09:42 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-23 23:09:42 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.;Sogou.com |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on HandInput.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%\sogouinput\components\handinput |
ThreatInfo has observed HandInput.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 HandInput.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 China 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 HandInput.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
HandInput.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.
6facd0087138b2ff59d4be4e7fcda0b2
2686c0628dbdadee16624ab755f6155a
05545b3742e270a7f0fa3e52f1204299
3adf9c9cec9e9cd8fdf01d85a2f27495
00c4bb72ad0acfb3fbe051f836397bde
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.