GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
SO.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-08-13 17:11:33 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-04-10 23:54:46 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: Object Model.
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
SO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Object Model. The reported company name is APN LLC.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-04-10 23:54:46 (4 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: | Object Model |
| Company Name: | APN LLC. |
| MD5: | 1084a8072e962646b1eac426a4b2e451 |
| Size: | 686 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-08-13 17:11:33 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-04-10 23:54:46 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-04-10 23:54:46 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SO.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%\askpartnernetwork\toolbar\atu4sp-med\source\program files\askpartnernetwork |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4sp-med[10].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork |
ThreatInfo has observed SO.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 SO.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 25.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for SO.dll is Windows 8.1 with 50.0% 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
SO.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
476da018db37609d0569986b277f4fb9
7e3ef3c6f69cf683439c5bbe5ca472fb
511d1c85de471cf9690b28134692d4dd
ae32032787a224b5ea360b1296bfde9a
d59c2ef84cf14554ede2fcf87390c494
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.