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TSRes.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX File reputation report
MD5 3296017b0370c2458e917b1d5aff7bc1
Latest seen 2022-03-18 23:09:20 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-31 13:03:25 (8 years ago)
Size 4 MB
Product iTools 3

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Detection name
Adware.ELEX
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-03-18 23:09:20 (4 years ago)
File hash
3296017b0370c2458e917b1d5aff7bc1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-31 13:03:25 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-18 23:09:20 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: iTools 3.

Digital signature

Signed by Shenzhen Thinksky Technology Co.,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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

TSRes.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with iTools 3. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-18 23:09:20 (4 years ago).

If TSRes.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Adware.ELEX.

Product Name: iTools 3
MD5: 3296017b0370c2458e917b1d5aff7bc1
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2017-07-31 13:03:25 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-18 23:09:20 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-18 23:09:20 (4 years ago)
TSRes.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: Shenzhen Thinksky Technology Co.,Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on TSRes.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.

%programfiles%\thinksky\itools 4
%programfiles%\thinksky\itools 4\update
%programfiles%\thinksky
%sysdrive%\the files tauntk

ThreatInfo has observed TSRes.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.

66.7%
16.7%
5.6%
5.6%
5.6%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 66.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 50.0%
Windows 10 50.0%

The most common operating system signal for TSRes.dll is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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.

TSRes.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
Image base

PE Sections:

Sections 2
Raw data 4897280

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

.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 02bb68f308bc6e3b960125879ffb1920
.rsrc 4896768 bytes · 100.0% of section data
MD5 98dd81d4abaef45c89c72580334edc26

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Adware.ELEX

This report identifies TSRes.dll by MD5 3296017b0370c2458e917b1d5aff7bc1. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3296017b0370c2458e917b1d5aff7bc1.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.