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HookSigntool.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Agent File reputation report
MD5 4d0a6273742dcbaa0c109e4458aeb3b0
Latest seen 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago)
Size 45 KB
Signed by JemmyLoveJenny Software

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Detection name
Trojan.Agent
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago)
File hash
4d0a6273742dcbaa0c109e4458aeb3b0
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago).

Digital signature

Signed by JemmyLoveJenny Software. 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.

File context

HookSigntool.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago).

If HookSigntool.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.Agent.

File Details

MD5: 4d0a6273742dcbaa0c109e4458aeb3b0
Size: 45 KB
First Published: 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Agent (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-11 23:01:28 (3 days ago)

Detection screenshot

HookSigntool.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.

Overview

Signed By: JemmyLoveJenny Software
Status: Valid

The signature on HookSigntool.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:

%desktop%\metodos

ThreatInfo has observed HookSigntool.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 HookSigntool.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for HookSigntool.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

HookSigntool.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 0x000042a5
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 29696

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

.text 15872 bytes · 53.4% of section data
MD5 b4dcd069b1a3d18e246787b979272b51
.rdata 5120 bytes · 17.2% of section data
MD5 6565224d310820971423369d6ce8d7b3
.data 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 c31512f81b4a5e477a57f8d39a4114d2
.detourc 4608 bytes · 15.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b9f4800be408ab06e8463b9378d7e34c
.detourd 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 15d7bd12d01a5e1cc9bcfda0df81f640
.rsrc 512 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 a1eee83f98ab04186d485fb5c3ed5648
.reloc 2560 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 8fe98070b490c571edd242392a140235

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.Agent

This report identifies HookSigntool.dll by MD5 4d0a6273742dcbaa0c109e4458aeb3b0. 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 4d0a6273742dcbaa0c109e4458aeb3b0.
  • 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.