GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
NetworkTools.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Gen. 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
- Hack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 120a71b9cbc55ca997cdbab10ce9156a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Gen, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: wj32. Product metadata: Network Tools plugin for Process Hacker.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
NetworkTools.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Network Tools plugin for Process Hacker. The reported company name is wj32. The current detection status is Hack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If NetworkTools.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 Hack.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Network Tools plugin for Process Hacker |
| Company Name: | wj32 |
| MD5: | 120a71b9cbc55ca997cdbab10ce9156a |
| Size: | 71 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 08:00:38 (5 days ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\install\portapps_platform.full\portableapps\processhackerportable\app\processhacker\x64 |
ThreatInfo has observed NetworkTools.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 NetworkTools.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Serbia 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:
The most common operating system signal for NetworkTools.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
NetworkTools.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
c956e5c0f842ccedb95fad27885084c3
1bb9bc546962a71899aa43022f3e58fd
ca81937befa6d349584ed1aa219c0aef
bbc7cd5292fee7e88d317abbb137520c
92bff00d382a85699df3576a4dada272
e787830be74c7ea05ac62f1686c23285
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 Hack.Gen
This report identifies NetworkTools.dll by MD5 120a71b9cbc55ca997cdbab10ce9156a. It is part of the Hack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.