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TaskTools.exe file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e4401ac016cc05bf66fa6fcd6bffd6cc
Latest seen 2022-05-10 23:12:58 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-05-10 23:07:59 (4 years ago)
Size 176 KB
Publisher ShieldApps
Signed by MOL Venture Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-05-10 23:07:59 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-10 23:12:58 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ShieldApps. Product metadata: Cyber Privacy Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by MOL Venture Inc. 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.

TaskTools.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Cyber Privacy Suite. The reported company name is ShieldApps. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-10 23:12:58 (4 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.

Product Name: Cyber Privacy Suite
Company Name: ShieldApps
MD5: e4401ac016cc05bf66fa6fcd6bffd6cc
Size: 176 KB
First Published: 2022-05-10 23:07:59 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-10 23:12:58 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-10 23:12:58 (4 years ago)
Signed By: MOL Venture Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on TaskTools.exe 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%
%appdata%\cyber privacy suite\cyber privacy suite 3.5.6\install

ThreatInfo has observed TaskTools.exe 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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for TaskTools.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

TaskTools.exe 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 0x0003000a
Image base 0x00400000

.NET Info:

MVID: 7cc586b1-07a8-49f2-82ae-5d1dd1da231f

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 172544

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

48640 bytes · 28.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 acdf0af0b2c24dbd32a7209f296653f9
.text 118784 bytes · 68.8% of section data
MD5 8a95e57adcba09520a3f3ad4f9782c0c
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 175efa865243b01b1b55ed7e6f2f1fb4
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 346d2c6c66c1a893354a3ee0ff571898
512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3302a63b72ef04c66111c6c2c8151198

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 e4401ac016cc05bf66fa6fcd6bffd6cc.
  • 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.