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SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 24bc3d38608c06179dcd079d3fc36b6f
Latest seen 2023-02-01 23:16:50 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-29 18:09:58 (8 years ago)
Size 139 KB
Publisher PC Pitstop LLC
Product PC Matic Super Shield
Signed by P.C. Pitstop LLC

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-29 18:09:58 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-01 23:16:50 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: PC Pitstop LLC. Product metadata: PC Matic Super Shield.

Digital signature

Signed by P.C. Pitstop LLC. 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

SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PC Matic Super Shield. The reported company name is PC Pitstop LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-01 23:16:50 (3 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: PC Matic Super Shield
Company Name: PC Pitstop LLC
MD5: 24bc3d38608c06179dcd079d3fc36b6f
Size: 139 KB
First Published: 2017-08-29 18:09:58 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-01 23:16:50 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-01 23:16:50 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: P.C. Pitstop LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).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%\pcpitstop\super shield
%programfiles%\pcpitstop

ThreatInfo has observed SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).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:

4 observed names
SuperShieldHook32.dll SuperShieldHookCpy32.dll SuperShieldHookCpy32.dll.quarantined SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).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 SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 60.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 60.7% 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 78.6%
Windows 7 14.3%
Windows 8.1 7.1%

The most common operating system signal for SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).dll is Windows 10 with 78.6% 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

SuperShieldHookCpy32(17).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 0x0000bc0b
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 136192

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

.text 90624 bytes · 66.5% of section data
MD5 f06650f7e4664630a17303e7652d8907
.rdata 24064 bytes · 17.7% of section data
MD5 36fd234624b3c870e3d467fac9d65ddc
.data 5120 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 30dce6735c295c9126e88dd65ead030a
.detourd 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 15d7bd12d01a5e1cc9bcfda0df81f640
.detourc 4608 bytes · 3.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 de15c7058fcc5d43e4aaa2da0577541a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 6811e13e837bce0bf48d86562112fa31
.reloc 9728 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 eecaa1474e93673387e2bcba18b6d8e8

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 24bc3d38608c06179dcd079d3fc36b6f.
  • 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.