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PrivacyGuardHelper.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-02-23 23:00:49 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-23 23:00:49 (3 months ago).
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
PrivacyGuardHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Repair . The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-23 23:00:49 (3 months 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: | PC Repair |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | d530f379bf3ccdb99329601701c33610 |
| Size: | 269 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-23 23:00:49 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-23 23:00:49 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-23 23:00:49 (3 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PrivacyGuardHelper.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%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed PrivacyGuardHelper.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 PrivacyGuardHelper.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 Brazil 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 PrivacyGuardHelper.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
PrivacyGuardHelper.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.
e05a8eb10093d32921dc23616ad833af
b757cc435cdd597b9b61658bd46a583d
b0586fd5841de4c94b9dfbc57b4672ab
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
2773e883dc0593eefc29705d4459f062
a4b7dc9085147320f6715fcadaf6b776
db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
fb724e1a639938d9ed65b7e81f7152de
887e972151fc8c88b4ad240ae53d3083
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.