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NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.dll file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 2557fbc582910a71cdeb0f22886d118d
Latest seen 2022-07-03 23:46:34 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 19:10:11 (9 years ago)
Size 15 MB
Publisher Adobe Systems, Inc.
Product Shockwave Flash
Signed by Adobe Systems Incorporated

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 19:10:11 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2022-07-03 23:46:34 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adobe Systems, Inc.. Product metadata: Shockwave Flash.

Digital signature

Signed by Adobe Systems Incorporated. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shockwave Flash. The reported company name is Adobe Systems, Inc.. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2022-07-03 23:46:34 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Shockwave Flash
Company Name: Adobe Systems, Inc.
MD5: 2557fbc582910a71cdeb0f22886d118d
Size: 15 MB
First Published: 2017-05-24 19:10:11 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-07-03 23:46:34 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-07-03 23:46:34 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Adobe Systems Incorporated
Status: Valid

The signature on NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.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:

%localappdata%\playfree browser\user data\default\extensions\pfhjfimkeaphhbhdmfhbhgmaliilhfki\2_0
%profile%\wner\local settings\application data\playfree browser\user data\default\extensions\pfhjfimkeaphhbhdmfhbhgmaliilhfki\2_0
%localappdata%\playfree browser\user data\default\extensions\pfhjfimkeaphhbhdmfhbhgmaliilhfki

ThreatInfo has observed NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.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 NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.dll across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 63.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 63.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 66.7%
Windows 10 27.3%
Windows XP 3.0%
Windows 8 3.0%

The most common operating system signal for NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.dll is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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

NPSWF32_12_0_0_43.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 0x007c1a6e
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 16280064

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

.text 12079616 bytes · 74.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 317a39a522dde699f9837d1984fc43ac
.rodata 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f9b675a1bd0fbf9eb19f171f153bf909
.rdata 3227136 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 1399bac4196559272c9379ad00ea219d
.data 261632 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 450470a161c8566d7f223bc36f81cbaa
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 110592 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 f567b31b46f28bdc098af5dbaa197f9b
.reloc 595968 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 71066129c036579250bd8c08f0e2a154

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 2557fbc582910a71cdeb0f22886d118d.
  • 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.