GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

PlatformConn.dll threat report

Detected as Worm.Ramnit File reputation report
MD5 23158d9e925595cbeab8de74740d65a5
Latest seen 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago)
Size 165 KB
Publisher MediaTek Inc.
Product META Platform Connection - Feature Phone Library.

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Detection name
Worm.Ramnit
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago)
File hash
23158d9e925595cbeab8de74740d65a5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Ramnit, part of the Worm threat category.

Category context

Malware capable of spreading across systems, removable media, or networks. Related Worm reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MediaTek Inc.. Product metadata: META Platform Connection - Feature Phone Library..

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Worm category for related samples and common context.

File context

PlatformConn.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with META Platform Connection - Feature Phone Library.. The reported company name is MediaTek Inc.. The current detection status is Worm.Ramnit, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Worm reports for broader family-level investigation.

If PlatformConn.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 Worm.Ramnit.

File Details

Product Name: META Platform Connection - Feature Phone Library.
Company Name: MediaTek Inc.
MD5: 23158d9e925595cbeab8de74740d65a5
Size: 165 KB
First Published: 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago)
Status: Worm.Ramnit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 00:22:15 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

PlatformConn.dll 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:

%profile%\downloads\mrt+dongle+v2.60+crack+-+komputerdia\mrt dongle v2.60 crack - komputerdia\mrt 2.60 setup komputerdia\date

ThreatInfo has observed PlatformConn.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.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for PlatformConn.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

PlatformConn.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00112000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 168448

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

.text 36352 bytes · 21.6% of section data
MD5 36c2c73fcd62c7766fa20b2435e23ba8
.rdata 16384 bytes · 9.7% of section data
MD5 84f1193858af08bcd863d7bd648cdbc7
.data 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 19eda2dc25fe391f00fcea1dbb8baf3f
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 6eb9c5d5081ba557712ce5a7c73d2c9f
.reloc 7680 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 9fa124e046bb56f583266558aa6663b5
.text 104448 bytes · 62.0% of section data
MD5 5abbe047267b486ea524321f79e46676

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 Worm.Ramnit

This report identifies PlatformConn.dll by MD5 23158d9e925595cbeab8de74740d65a5. It is part of the Worm 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 23158d9e925595cbeab8de74740d65a5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Worm category to compare similar reports.