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SPtool.dll_1390846638717.vir file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5d0f82f4158f6a8ce02827b265397452
Latest seen 2021-03-25 21:31:43 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 11:14:09 (9 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.

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 2017-05-29 11:14:09 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-25 21:31:43 (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_1390846638717.vir 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 21:31:43 (5 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: Search Protect
Company Name: Conduit
MD5: 5d0f82f4158f6a8ce02827b265397452
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-05-29 11:14:09 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-25 21:31:43 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-25 21:31:43 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on SPtool.dll_1390846638717.vir 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%\searchprotect\main\bin
%programfiles%\searchprotect3183169\main\bin
%programfiles%\searchprotect521680899\main
%programfiles%\searchprotect\main
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\program files (x86)\searchprotect\main
%programfiles%\searchprotect4335189\main
%sysdrive%\lw_c\program files (x86)\searchprotect529202\main
%sysdrive%\nova pasta\program files\searchprotect\main

ThreatInfo has observed SPtool.dll_1390846638717.vir 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:

9 observed names
SPtool.dll_1390828358418 SPtool.dll_1390828357310 SPtool.dll_1390823023942 SPTool.dll SPtool.dll_1390833266410 SPtool.dll_1391538058010 SPtool.dll_1391538056840 SPtool.dll_1390846638872.vir SPtool.dll_1390846638717.vir

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_1390846638717.vir across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 22.2% 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 66.7%
Windows 10 27.8%
Windows 8 5.6%

The most common operating system signal for SPtool.dll_1390846638717.vir is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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_1390846638717.vir 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 0x000ab540
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2214400

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

.text 1403904 bytes · 63.4% of section data
MD5 1fbe7f463c4ae5650710e8eb83266066
.rdata 413696 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 39663af4ed8417badf891323f53a9034
.data 34816 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 a02a5bb82810b3a4f2f19ed9783ed1c6
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 123392 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 fe7b9cc868202a999b58709bce567656
.reloc 238080 bytes · 10.8% of section data
MD5 6f409a3f2c9861939f84a933fad8f460

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 5d0f82f4158f6a8ce02827b265397452.
  • 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.