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ResourceMonitorHelper.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 5c22366a4c58d3e098b4f6152c0c9cbe
Latest seen 2022-08-08 23:29:08 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-03-21 19:47:10 (6 years ago)
Size 186 KB
Publisher A?uslogics

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Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-08 23:29:08 (3 years ago)
File hash
5c22366a4c58d3e098b4f6152c0c9cbe
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-21 19:47:10 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-08 23:29:08 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: A?uslogics. Product metadata: Disk Def?rag Ultimate.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty 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. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

ResourceMonitorHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Disk Def?rag Ultimate. The reported company name is A?uslogics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-08 23:29:08 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ResourceMonitorHelper.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 PUP.Auslogics.

Product Name: Disk Def?rag Ultimate
Company Name: A?uslogics
MD5: 5c22366a4c58d3e098b4f6152c0c9cbe
Size: 186 KB
First Published: 2020-03-21 19:47:10 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-08 23:29:08 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-08 23:29:08 (3 years ago)
ResourceMonitorHelper.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.

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ResourceMonitorHelper.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.

%programfiles%\auslogics
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ResourceMonitorHelper.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.

Windows 10 80.0%
Windows 7 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for ResourceMonitorHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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.

ResourceMonitorHelper.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 0x0001a1dc
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 173568

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

.text 99328 bytes · 57.2% of section data
MD5 bd95bbd506eeb7204e6ab526e8f6e64e
.itext 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b4ecfa627494055a136eb1b26e122806
.data 2048 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 0aca9389c983807a781216630cc22b45
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 18432 bytes · 10.6% of section data
MD5 8f48edad7388f9c8c1141a339de1c0b1
.edata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 346bda48a7189ce220b78cc6329aed77
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 9216 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 149ce4ea06c3bd22e4b3d2db6aa9d91f
.rsrc 43008 bytes · 24.8% of section data
MD5 9646ad50a46791ab9907784248f9e81c

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 PUP.Auslogics

This report identifies ResourceMonitorHelper.dll by MD5 5c22366a4c58d3e098b4f6152c0c9cbe. It is part of the PUP 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 5c22366a4c58d3e098b4f6152c0c9cbe.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.