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RtkApi64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e556a656137ca412122dbfb2db878dc1
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 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 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 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 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 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: e556a656137ca412122dbfb2db878dc1
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:30:57 (3 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\jdwg00jq5j3pwvvw8631cj25g787ghnn57k96v4120028k4644\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 India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India 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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for RtkApi64.dll is Windows 7 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 0x001ccf50
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 3236864

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

.text 2054656 bytes · 63.5% of section data
MD5 648cea0a62cb04b74469ebdb4b9ddca9
RT_CODE 5632 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c1c70e4a741396b4f50791c366f58af8
.rdata 814592 bytes · 25.2% of section data
MD5 1bf15a3791f090dcccec31e750e30527
.data 68096 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 3bfcc999f96cf7b64b8c69af0ea1a448
.pdata 103424 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 c249f684432c6bc466ab0d260690788f
RT_DATA 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b69a616956044fb839beda07f6e2cc0a
.rsrc 123904 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 bcf21bceaf9eb2a0c363aa61c59fb5f0
.reloc 65536 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 f29e523081f8cd7c89fd0c49ff15b7ac

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 e556a656137ca412122dbfb2db878dc1.
  • 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.