GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
VpnGatePlugin_x86.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-03-22 23:11:34 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-22 23:11:34 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: University of Tsukuba. Product metadata: VPN Gate Software.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
VpnGatePlugin_x86.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with VPN Gate Software. The reported company name is University of Tsukuba. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-22 23:11:34 (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
| Product Name: | VPN Gate Software |
| Company Name: | University of Tsukuba |
| MD5: | 803174efe3bc9c2fdcf128195b677ea5 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-03-22 23:11:34 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-22 23:11:34 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-22 23:11:34 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed VpnGatePlugin_x86.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 VpnGatePlugin_x86.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 Egypt 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 VpnGatePlugin_x86.dll is Windows 8 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
VpnGatePlugin_x86.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
c1ce73e6b45dd1501230a441404a9940
bd106db754409a9cadbd1ada38fd5e14
9cbf2622943416056aba2c0761997e72
9d2362ab0affa961f439519097e05516
27dc13399da235ae631760dfdd6ed0a7
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.