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VPNPlugin.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00586fb0398b4ef204fc0efe2666e273
Latest seen 2021-09-02 20:50:43 (4 years ago)
First seen 2018-01-23 19:11:38 (8 years ago)
Size 170 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-01-23 19:11:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-09-02 20:50:43 (4 years ago).

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

VPNPlugin.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-09-02 20:50:43 (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.

File Details

MD5: 00586fb0398b4ef204fc0efe2666e273
Size: 170 KB
First Published: 2018-01-23 19:11:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-09-02 20:50:43 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-09-02 20:50:43 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed VPNPlugin.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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:

Windows 8.1 55.6%
Windows 10 44.4%

The most common operating system signal for VPNPlugin.dll is Windows 8.1 with 55.6% 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

VPNPlugin.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00001060
Image base 0x62300000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 173056

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

.text 110592 bytes · 63.9% of section data
MD5 74a20041ca8403ff2652af68d7ed83c6
.data 32256 bytes · 18.6% of section data
MD5 1932a7aa16f71f94bbea728130bbfa0d
.rdata 14848 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 994333888791823d6740ecb4193bf832
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 94513d045032e0514dcd1c939d672f59
.idata 7168 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 fa9bf39c2998dda0222459662ecade6d
.reloc 7680 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 2e9a19e3c1809a29009287ec11d17707

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 00586fb0398b4ef204fc0efe2666e273.
  • 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.