Helper.dll threat report

MD5 a8ad58597f2b1f7e3fa862835459884c
Latest seen 2021-11-30 21:54:05 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-02 06:04:00 (8 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by Bandoo Media, Inc

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.SearchSuite. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
Adware.SearchSuite
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-11-30 21:54:05 (4 years ago)
File hash
a8ad58597f2b1f7e3fa862835459884c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SearchSuite.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-02 06:04:00 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:54:05 (4 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Bandoo Media, Inc. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

Helper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.SearchSuite, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:54:05 (4 years ago).

If Helper.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 Adware.SearchSuite.

MD5: a8ad58597f2b1f7e3fa862835459884c
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-08-02 06:04:00 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-30 21:54:05 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.SearchSuite (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-30 21:54:05 (4 years ago)
Helper.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.

Signed By: Bandoo Media, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on Helper.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.

%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nsv4.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nso4.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nss6e0.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nsi234.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nsf4.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nss4.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nse5.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nst5.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nsa4.tmp
%profile%\dmin\local settings\application data\temp\nsy4.tmp

ThreatInfo has observed Helper.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 83.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows XP 83.3%
Windows 7 6.7%
Windows 10 6.7%
Windows 8.1 3.3%

The most common operating system signal for Helper.dll is Windows XP with 83.3% 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.

Helper.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x0010c041

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 1350144 a9dbe94d1ac9e367ffe6dd5631210fdc
.rdata 312832 34da345a0958099f086e5dc8f7877042
.data 57344 2c9212d7f9861c227f5d9cb74503ebdb
.tls 512 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1024 14e55006a079c33f5c333cef0d02c23e
.reloc 178688 8db301fd5d41537bc6782ea781fbf0ee

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.

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