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SPtool.dll_1391011491068.vir file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1faed3c93b5450077067faff40f54d46
Latest seen 2021-03-25 21:29:48 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 11:14:09 (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 2017-05-29 11:14:09 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-25 21:29:48 (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_1391011491068.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 21:29:48 (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: 1faed3c93b5450077067faff40f54d46
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2017-05-29 11:14:09 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-03-25 21:29:48 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-03-25 21:29:48 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Conduit Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on SPtool.dll_1391011491068.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%\searchprotect521680899\main
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\program files (x86)\searchprotect\main
%programfiles%\searchprotect\main

ThreatInfo has observed SPtool.dll_1391011491068.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:

4 observed names
SPtool.dll_1391066104463 SPtool.dll_1391066104555 SPtool.dll_1391008664624 SPtool.dll_1391011491068.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_1391011491068.vir across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Bosnia and Herzegovina
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Bosnia and Herzegovina with 33.3% 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 8 16.7%
Windows 10 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for SPtool.dll_1391011491068.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_1391011491068.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 0x000ab550
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 0a924321b669ef14f09527526179b061
.rdata 413696 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 3e55f4dbc0e24b89b0552f9c7961cb0a
.data 34816 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 dbae9356be318ec54a5842c20b58c96f
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 123392 bytes · 5.6% of section data
MD5 109e4d0700d6b4f372c6128bfc70d757
.reloc 238080 bytes · 10.8% of section data
MD5 092413a747f528f8102da25e0e47be91

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 1faed3c93b5450077067faff40f54d46.
  • 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.