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VolumesHelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 48f222bc3c032b5c5a702cd03a35da44
Latest seen 2021-01-15 11:09:09 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 11:17:39 (9 years ago)
Size 254 KB
Publisher Auslogics
Product Shared Library
Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 11:17:39 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 11:09:09 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Auslogics. Product metadata: Shared Library.

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

VolumesHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Shared Library. The reported company name is Auslogics. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 11:09:09 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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: Shared Library
Company Name: Auslogics
MD5: 48f222bc3c032b5c5a702cd03a35da44
Size: 254 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 11:17:39 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-15 11:09:09 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-15 11:09:09 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on VolumesHelper.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\driver updater
%programfiles%\auslogics\driver updater\app\driverupdater
%programfiles%\auslogics
%programfiles%\auslogics\driver updater\app
%sysdrive%\portable soft windows 10\driverupdater-1.9.4.0\portable driver updater\app
%sysdrive%\download\auslogics driver updater v1.9.4 repack+portable by dodakaedr\auslogics driver updater v1.9.4 portable\app
%profile%\downloads\auslogics driver updater v1.9.4.0 repack+portable by dodakaedr\auslogics driver updater v1.9.4 portable\app
%programfiles%\utorrent\downloads\auslogics driver updater v1.9.4.0 repack+portable by dodakaedr\auslogics driver updater v1.9.4 portable\app
%programfiles%
%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed VolumesHelper.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 VolumesHelper.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 35.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 35.4% 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 64.2%
Windows 7 26.1%
Windows 8.1 8.5%
Windows XP 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for VolumesHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 64.2% 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

VolumesHelper.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 0x00027450
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 243712

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

.text 152576 bytes · 62.6% of section data
MD5 205bfa0b08b48d5de658becd1da0757a
.itext 1536 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e9e005ffaef62c98f54a060fd19b5131
.data 2560 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 54d6d6cebe1bbcaafa695d1475d95437
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 28160 bytes · 11.6% of section data
MD5 ab0cbedd6efc1069ecacb623944bcf83
.didata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ab5f4141e11c4c16e7a13d7dc57bd80e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 5106a1dad905c1bb1290832fc1aa15e0
.reloc 12800 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 8f5abed96beb1a643f797f5ee924383c
.rsrc 45056 bytes · 18.5% of section data
MD5 655f46f7b32dd2f2c5b61673c17acd1a

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 48f222bc3c032b5c5a702cd03a35da44.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.