GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
SO.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-08-22 18:08:01 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-26 23:19:39 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: APN LLC.. Product metadata: Object Model.
Signed by APN LLC. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 2023-07-26 23:19:39 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP 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: | Object Model |
| Company Name: | APN LLC. |
| MD5: | a2dd219cfd63284d9660e524edea583c |
| Size: | 418 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-08-22 18:08:01 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-26 23:19:39 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-26 23:19:39 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | APN LLC |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on SO.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %sysdrive%\copia disco duro toshiba 9-06-17\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7-sat[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[9].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-avrv7[9].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork\toolbar |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\inetcache\ie\asktoolbarinstaller-atu4-v7c[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7-sat[1].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork |
| %system%\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[6].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork |
| %sysdrive%\respaldo dell 4-08-17\disco c\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[8].7z\program files\askpartnernetwork |
| %sysdrive%\respaldo dell 4-08-17\disco c\copia disco duro toshiba 9-06-17\copia c compu toshiba 10-01-16\windows\system32\config\systemprofile\appdata\local\microsoft\windows\temporary internet files\content.ie5\asktoolbarinstaller-orj-v7[8].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 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 46.7% 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 7 with 56.3% 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.
8a0e68528396d1c9574ce55577fbdcbc
3312096bb35f5d7987a58580143c4f41
f1fce0e71845ae9575bdadd23fe1afb8
87f48346ce2e4990d534bc9b44526ca5
ca67516d848a4bc1c57122829af1c343
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.