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LocalPlugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a02ae6e820ffc68fbd9d0c268107ffd6
Latest seen 2021-04-04 20:17:10 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:09 (9 years ago)
Size 342 KB
Publisher Yahoo! JAPAN

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:09 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-04 20:17:10 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Yahoo! JAPAN. Product metadata: Yahoo!ツールバー.

Digital signature

Signed by Yahoo Japan Corporation. 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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

LocalPlugin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Yahoo!ツールバー. The reported company name is Yahoo! JAPAN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-04 20:17:10 (5 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.

Product Name: Yahoo!ツールバー
Company Name: Yahoo! JAPAN
MD5: a02ae6e820ffc68fbd9d0c268107ffd6
Size: 342 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 17:06:09 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-04-04 20:17:10 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-04-04 20:17:10 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Yahoo Japan Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on LocalPlugin.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.

%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_10\modules
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_12\modules
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_9\modules
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_9
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_12
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_10
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_6
%programfiles%\yahoo!j\toolbar\7_3_0_8

ThreatInfo has observed LocalPlugin.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.

Windows 10 66.9%
Windows 7 28.6%
Windows Vista 2.3%
Windows 8.1 2.3%

The most common operating system signal for LocalPlugin.dll is Windows 10 with 66.9% 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.

LocalPlugin.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 0x00029c3b
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 344576

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

.text 248832 bytes · 72.2% of section data
MD5 0ce61eead98e052b98e66f94a4045d83
.rdata 52224 bytes · 15.2% of section data
MD5 63f05dcdc587cdabb8abc73fe8b9c8b9
.data 11264 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 696f12793810d62b3ea80db5bc0c6e68
.rsrc 10240 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 95b22643f45c06068aafe786c13dfc82
.reloc 22016 bytes · 6.4% of section data
MD5 4c8308f3d27ea012834510107d37f2c3

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a02ae6e820ffc68fbd9d0c268107ffd6.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.