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ProfileHelperModel.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7a5c37238a6490581ec43a8a903f3c16
Latest seen 2021-01-13 00:04:14 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-13 00:03:34 (5 years ago)
Size 76 KB
Publisher Intel(R) Corporation
Product Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-13 00:03:34 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-13 00:04:14 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

ProfileHelperModel.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility. The reported company name is Intel(R) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-13 00:04:14 (5 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: Intel(R) Extreme Tuning Utility
Company Name: Intel(R) Corporation
MD5: 7a5c37238a6490581ec43a8a903f3c16
Size: 76 KB
First Published: 2021-01-13 00:03:34 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-13 00:04:14 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-13 00:04:14 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ProfileHelperModel.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%\intel\intel(r) extreme tuning utility

ThreatInfo has observed ProfileHelperModel.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 ProfileHelperModel.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Hungary
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hungary 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ProfileHelperModel.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

ProfileHelperModel.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 0x0001608a
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: f3aad5d7-a2ab-4a1c-9b04-9a7479ff6721
Typelib ID: a7a0abaf-b733-4f2f-b85d-f88901f6fdf7

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 60928

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

0J>8OJ 27648 bytes · 45.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 33db0ecbd7ee50f2d4405c6dd99334eb
.text 30720 bytes · 50.4% of section data
MD5 e4fa65349a2584499c83c3f58dcca84e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 e26ba8cd63f00d8921ff102a62dbbeb9
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b4b0e911ea564a1f6c974aa7344875d6
512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c1cbb86eddee76610cf53b2c3b16af3f

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 7a5c37238a6490581ec43a8a903f3c16.
  • 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.