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RtkApi64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 252781b4a9556c453de35924056a60c2
Latest seen 2024-03-30 23:02:00 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-03-30 23:01:58 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
Product Realtek APO API
Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-03-30 23:01:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-30 23:02:00 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. Product metadata: Realtek APO API.

Digital signature

Signed by Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;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

RtkApi64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Realtek APO API. The reported company name is Realtek Semiconductor Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-30 23:02:00 (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: Realtek APO API
Company Name: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.
MD5: 252781b4a9556c453de35924056a60c2
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2024-03-30 23:01:58 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-30 23:02:00 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-30 23:02:00 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Realtek Semiconductor Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on RtkApi64.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:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\qbie567g7im9pvmrnd5a5hg2p879d7e748ai7d62geff6j13fs\media
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\c6535wpplbci30vef8kroqc3x75k586b4870qs1ua9cgcdi846\media

ThreatInfo has observed RtkApi64.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 RtkApi64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Paraguay
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Paraguay 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 RtkApi64.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

RtkApi64.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001ecac0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 3429376

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

.text 2199040 bytes · 64.1% of section data
MD5 b3d32938898f7e35a4b2f6bf84d4da8a
.rdata 845312 bytes · 24.6% of section data
MD5 4bd7199940c3704e8dff9bb09d57ec60
.data 72704 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 854323d28d78d86bf32d9edff18123d2
.pdata 105984 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 ab6562ab3039f6b093b37caded652acf
.rsrc 140288 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 0707d802fc9143be9b97d4ab0285b75e
.reloc 66048 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 cab07ddd05985e7669cd6e1a6f5b0bb6

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 252781b4a9556c453de35924056a60c2.
  • 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.