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Plugin_HomeEx.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 205244a7434f336dbe340064f633af3b
Latest seen 2023-11-09 23:26:13 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:29 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Baidu, Inc.
Product Baidu PC Faster
Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:29 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-09 23:26:13 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Baidu, Inc.. Product metadata: Baidu PC Faster.

Digital signature

Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,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

Plugin_HomeEx.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Baidu PC Faster. The reported company name is Baidu, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-11-09 23:26:13 (2 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: Baidu PC Faster
Company Name: Baidu, Inc.
MD5: 205244a7434f336dbe340064f633af3b
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 09:02:29 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-09 23:26:13 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-09 23:26:13 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing) Co.,Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on Plugin_HomeEx.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%\pc faster\5.1.0.0\plugins\plugin.homeex
%programfiles%\pc faster\plugins\plugin.homeex
%programfiles%\pc faster\update\plugins\plugin.homeex
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\guqwqsotgqmwbksiznnxxifxoikfobec\5.1.0.0\plugins\plugin.homeex
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gxix4a2dre\5.1.0.0\plugins\plugin.homeex
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\qssgcnpdngccdiiasdlhojmtizjqlkav\5.1.0.0\plugins\plugin.homeex
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ezchzjrscjhlilcuzbjzskkqfrpdpqgd\5.1.0.0\plugins\plugin.homeex
%windir%\windows.old.000\program files (x86)\pc faster\5.1.0.0\plugins\plugin.homeex
%programfiles%\pc faster\5.1.0.0\plugins
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\1xvpfvjcrg\5.1.0.0\plugins

ThreatInfo has observed Plugin_HomeEx.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 Plugin_HomeEx.dll across 47 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Thailand
Share 25.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 25.8% 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 67.1%
Windows 10 18.6%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows 8 4.7%
Windows XP 3.0%
Windows Vista 0.3%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.3%

The most common operating system signal for Plugin_HomeEx.dll is Windows 7 with 67.1% 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

Plugin_HomeEx.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 0x000ccaf8
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1657344

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

.text 1272832 bytes · 76.8% of section data
MD5 a679046afabd60c2edf73ebd700d1185
.rdata 301568 bytes · 18.2% of section data
MD5 5f8a47977286d55174b619255a5fef22
.data 17408 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 4a586445a3b719370bdcaff5ee340097
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 7e1bff26997601083919f39894338468
.reloc 64000 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 35be9bb7b42d1e3c2742666f93566cdf

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 205244a7434f336dbe340064f633af3b.
  • 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.