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ShellExtension.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b87533907fa9b409d0002de4d2dc0345
Latest seen 2021-05-06 20:51:11 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-03-03 18:27:33 (6 years ago)
Size 199 KB
Publisher Auslo?gics
Product Shared Library
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-03 18:27:33 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-06 20:51:11 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslo?gics. Product metadata: Shared Library.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. 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

ShellExtension.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shared Library. The reported company name is Auslo?gics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-06 20:51:11 (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: Shared Library
Company Name: Auslo?gics
MD5: b87533907fa9b409d0002de4d2dc0345
Size: 199 KB
First Published: 2020-03-03 18:27:33 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-06 20:51:11 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-06 20:51:11 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ShellExtension.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%\auslogics
%desktop%\diskdefragportable\app
%desktop%\recovered data 05-22-2020 at 11_06_44\ntfs 0\program files (x86)\auslogics
%programfiles%\gotd\auslogics

ThreatInfo has observed ShellExtension.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 ShellExtension.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 18.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 18.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 69.6%
Windows 7 26.1%
Windows XP 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for ShellExtension.dll is Windows 10 with 69.6% 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

ShellExtension.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 0x0001d28c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 187392

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

.text 111104 bytes · 59.3% of section data
MD5 3115f18671a995214d16d8da46b594ac
.itext 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 481ecffdab483f545b7403dfd3343e48
.data 2560 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 bf7c997170976f824e4dc99f742e4aaf
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 19456 bytes · 10.4% of section data
MD5 b556ca4ffcfffc07a00e689a7c4882d2
.edata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 80e9364a3e6399d57d70cde5fe0be527
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 9728 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 b537c7ef0f9f5b538cd83620f1c3e1a7
.rsrc 42496 bytes · 22.7% of section data
MD5 103b7d4af35684dc86321d0cd6805755

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 b87533907fa9b409d0002de4d2dc0345.
  • 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.