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ToolStatus.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Gen. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Hack.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 488ab00f8a69d069a1217a9709637a8d
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Gen, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: dmex. Product metadata: ToolStatus plugin for Process Hacker.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
ToolStatus.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ToolStatus plugin for Process Hacker. The reported company name is dmex. The current detection status is Hack.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ToolStatus.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 Hack.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | ToolStatus plugin for Process Hacker |
| Company Name: | dmex |
| MD5: | 488ab00f8a69d069a1217a9709637a8d |
| Size: | 114 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 08:00:37 (5 days ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\install\portapps_platform.full\portableapps\processhackerportable\app\processhacker\x64 |
ThreatInfo has observed ToolStatus.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 ToolStatus.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Serbia with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for ToolStatus.dll 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.
Analysis
ToolStatus.dll 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
bb9235bea90de5caf7de5974ed1a0674
9da4676703eb35fde7cc3cc8c25dd04c
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a1e9c883a820ceee5e4b4bb343b18978
08bacb81ab533631ba03ac565b3e6e82
e46da143469926b2fd94399128590e50
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 Hack.Gen
This report identifies ToolStatus.dll by MD5 488ab00f8a69d069a1217a9709637a8d. It is part of the Hack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.