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A0154977.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-21 07:08:26 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago).
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
A0154977.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Passport. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | Passport |
| Company Name: | APN LLC. |
| MD5: | 668702acdfab101d36c168d817720b20 |
| Size: | 10 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 07:08:26 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-02-07 23:01:33 (a year ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on A0154977.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:
| %sysdrive%\archivos de programa\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\adap-tg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\ars2-tmg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\clmsoc-g\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\real9-g\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-speepeijvop.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\avgsp2-sg\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\vdj-sp\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avira-v7ilf1oozh.7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
| %programfiles%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\sgtsp-sat\source\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\{partnerid} |
ThreatInfo has observed A0154977.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.
File Names:
5 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen A0154977.dll across 60 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 10.8% 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 A0154977.dll is Windows 7 with 46.4% 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
A0154977.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0d6b7ba639b42e77e6a136e72e487832
31e46e1f3fa4d3ce26328023e5b7a361
0b2e7741e0c0fc65af1542e370d89f53
134eaa7eb5a94950d50d31acfd1cba59
db487dd7d6cc1e9531a08e1ec3ba87be
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.