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ModeSwitcherHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 027029a51663157e00522296c9330f07
Latest seen 2021-03-28 20:23:10 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-06-21 17:11:38 (5 years ago)
Size 319 KB
Publisher Auslo?gics
Product BoostSpe?ed
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-21 17:11:38 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-28 20:23:10 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslo?gics. Product metadata: BoostSpe?ed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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.

File context

ModeSwitcherHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BoostSpe?ed. The reported company name is Auslo?gics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-28 20:23:10 (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.

File Details

Product Name: BoostSpe?ed
Company Name: Auslo?gics
MD5: 027029a51663157e00522296c9330f07
Size: 319 KB
First Published: 2020-06-21 17:11:38 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-28 20:23:10 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-28 20:23:10 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ModeSwitcherHelper.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%\auslogics
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ModeSwitcherHelper.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 ModeSwitcherHelper.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Iran, Islamic Republic of
Share 30.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 30.0% 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 83.3%
Windows 7 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for ModeSwitcherHelper.dll is Windows 10 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.

Analysis

ModeSwitcherHelper.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 0x0002e49c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 310272

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

.text 181248 bytes · 58.4% of section data
MD5 afb7bd26553fa371db4539bf9230a2e9
.itext 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0a1ade7edaf47cdbaaa79a2a1944240f
.data 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1f2945cc35751e817066d7e0923b74fd
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 35328 bytes · 11.4% of section data
MD5 b4b825972afb38c86d1f509ab9b52d7b
.edata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 731aaefe7ff8913f0364722aa0a70e11
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 16896 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 5f27efe78b1d8be2949f3105743acd7b
.rsrc 73216 bytes · 23.6% of section data
MD5 e6173efbee3533c88e2eda3bfb64c6c0

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 027029a51663157e00522296c9330f07.
  • 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.