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ToolsExtHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 dd1e400875d1ff922a292d4ed6924cc0
Latest seen 2021-01-07 11:49:18 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-03-21 19:44:33 (6 years ago)
Size 394 KB
Publisher Auslo?gics
Product Tools
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-21 19:44:33 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 11:49:18 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslo?gics. Product metadata: Tools.

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

ToolsExtHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Tools. The reported company name is Auslo?gics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 11:49:18 (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: Tools
Company Name: Auslo?gics
MD5: dd1e400875d1ff922a292d4ed6924cc0
Size: 394 KB
First Published: 2020-03-21 19:44:33 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 11:49:18 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 11:49:18 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on ToolsExtHelper.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
%sysdrive%\vtroot\harddiskvolume2\program files (x86)\auslogics

ThreatInfo has observed ToolsExtHelper.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 ToolsExtHelper.dll across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 22.2% 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 68.4%
Windows 7 26.3%
Windows 8.1 5.3%

The most common operating system signal for ToolsExtHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 68.4% 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

ToolsExtHelper.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 0x0004b730
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 386560

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

.text 302592 bytes · 78.3% of section data
MD5 50a41e20821c6289b807f954e2fcf2b0
.itext 2048 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eb831cb6b0f20890fab4cbd47889ac87
.data 3072 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 c1cd596c5f5ff83ae7a5cad4afcaa5c8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 42496 bytes · 11.0% of section data
MD5 c4fc9082119013cd6ddfdc20332cec26
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 084ef3e9306cd45cadca0d6fff3ff7f5
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 db5c25175dfaa343a760a5c0a7afeec2
.reloc 30208 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 eea416dbb89a39db9396c5c95972db10
.rsrc 5120 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 6abdfb7d4ac87adb1693d87e6f224c37

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 dd1e400875d1ff922a292d4ed6924cc0.
  • 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.