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SAntivirusTools.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8c35785e7e57f2f2626269ebd5a6e0d5
Latest seen 2021-08-08 20:17:57 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-03-19 00:05:35 (6 years ago)
Size 96 KB
Product Antivirus Tools
Signed by Digital Communications Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-19 00:05:35 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-08-08 20:17:57 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Antivirus Tools.

Digital signature

Signed by Digital Communications Inc. 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

SAntivirusTools.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Antivirus Tools. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-08-08 20:17:57 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Antivirus Tools
MD5: 8c35785e7e57f2f2626269ebd5a6e0d5
Size: 96 KB
First Published: 2020-03-19 00:05:35 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-08-08 20:17:57 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-08-08 20:17:57 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Digital Communications Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on SAntivirusTools.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%\digital communications
%programfiles%\digital communications.del
%sysdrive%\windows.old\program files (x86)\digital communications

ThreatInfo has observed SAntivirusTools.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 SAntivirusTools.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 23.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 23.8% 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 93.2%
Windows 7 6.8%

The most common operating system signal for SAntivirusTools.dll is Windows 10 with 93.2% 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

SAntivirusTools.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 0x0001440e
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 85dcbd63-4518-4a61-80f4-cd3f5571229a

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 77824

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

.text 75264 bytes · 96.7% of section data
MD5 418fa63fc3cd3cdc2cab5d18f5bbffc5
.sdata 1024 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2862b959bc9f19c1d812ed3a2d021efe
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 ebb4e07f866058774affad8ed77a94b3
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 5c83de5b054b77d977aa15bdf839c464

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 8c35785e7e57f2f2626269ebd5a6e0d5.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.