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SPTool.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 580b4664fe8e29ba71d90225029356e9
Latest seen 2021-03-25 21:28:41 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-15 02:12:31 (8 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Conduit
Product Search Protect
Signed by Conduit Ltd.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-15 02:12:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-25 21:28:41 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Conduit. Product metadata: Search Protect.

Digital signature

Signed by Conduit Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

SPTool.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Search Protect. The reported company name is Conduit. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-25 21:28:41 (5 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: Search Protect
Company Name: Conduit
MD5: 580b4664fe8e29ba71d90225029356e9
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-10-15 02:12:31 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-25 21:28:41 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-25 21:28:41 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on SPTool.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%\searchprotect3183169\main\bin
%programfiles%\searchprotect\main

ThreatInfo has observed SPTool.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.

File Names:

2 observed names
SPtool.dll_1383742143992 SPTool.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen SPTool.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 50.0% 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 75.0%
Windows 10 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for SPTool.dll is Windows 7 with 75.0% 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

SPTool.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000a6967
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2098688

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

.text 1361920 bytes · 64.9% of section data
MD5 5cd207772f795a5b228cb5ae238e294a
.rdata 393728 bytes · 18.8% of section data
MD5 ec47c0daa6fc3b35ab678357e041e8df
.data 33280 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 4addcdaad5278d59ade2351328044094
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 95744 bytes · 4.6% of section data
MD5 fa95a5e55d9f2ffd6fcac15e204865f7
.reloc 213504 bytes · 10.2% of section data
MD5 3218608d8ec4fd4c90fe58280db919a7

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 580b4664fe8e29ba71d90225029356e9.
  • 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.