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Safemon64.dll.locale file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 30cc296185c759347b0adce2c3c4bb28
Latest seen 2023-02-06 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago)
Size 52 KB
Signed by QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. LIMITED

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 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-06 23:31:55 (3 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. LIMITED. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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

Safemon64.dll.locale is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-06 23:31:55 (3 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

MD5: 30cc296185c759347b0adce2c3c4bb28
Size: 52 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-06 23:31:55 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-06 23:31:55 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on Safemon64.dll.locale 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%\psafe\total\i18n\pt-br\safemon
%programfiles%\psafe\total\i18n\pt-br

ThreatInfo has observed Safemon64.dll.locale 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 Safemon64.dll.locale across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 64.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 64.0% 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 88.0%
Windows 10 8.0%
Windows 8.1 4.0%

The most common operating system signal for Safemon64.dll.locale is Windows 7 with 88.0% 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

Safemon64.dll.locale is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00001294
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 46592

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

.text 23040 bytes · 49.5% of section data
MD5 c27a2e1d0ac971d3e52c5e54db21c97c
.rdata 8704 bytes · 18.7% of section data
MD5 dfb756db56f04fee104a3b0212bbaf4a
.data 4608 bytes · 9.9% of section data
MD5 6d889ab3d9eb93e99188a81bc24dcd6f
.pdata 1536 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 2c0a71eac8fee652589f0f295fb68476
.rsrc 7680 bytes · 16.5% of section data
MD5 b551dc40e1767ecd3509ffacffd597e0
.reloc 1024 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 0e2e7e64723dfd8ad3e3ccc51a72dc61

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 30cc296185c759347b0adce2c3c4bb28.
  • 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.