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WebCompanionExtensionIE.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5a384381706f4c2e37ba9d586ac2c28e
Latest seen 2023-06-24 23:54:44 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-08-25 20:24:32 (4 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher
Product
Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-08-25 20:24:32 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-24 23:54:44 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: . Product metadata: .

Digital signature

Signed by Lavasoft Software Canada Inc.. 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

WebCompanionExtensionIE.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with . The reported company name is . The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-24 23:54:44 (2 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:
Company Name:
MD5: 5a384381706f4c2e37ba9d586ac2c28e
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-08-25 20:24:32 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-24 23:54:44 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-24 23:54:44 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Lavasoft Software Canada Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on WebCompanionExtensionIE.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%\lavasoft\web companion

ThreatInfo has observed WebCompanionExtensionIE.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 WebCompanionExtensionIE.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 40.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for WebCompanionExtensionIE.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

WebCompanionExtensionIE.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 0x000c5013
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 2128896

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

.textbss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.text 1697792 bytes · 79.7% of section data
MD5 6f25c6bf41c9b1dd4c0cd19983f0d090
.rdata 301568 bytes · 14.2% of section data
MD5 0a9bb755bfea1d1c5bdb01d84f62d588
.data 26624 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 c6f1321daea3113835d7c566fa784e9a
.idata 5632 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 72a037dc1b6d34e64e3fc47a02564e33
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
.rsrc 28160 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 fa0f5a130a91aef870ec54d11741acc3
.reloc 68096 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 8b793608a664be0b9a1fd602853aa2e5

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 5a384381706f4c2e37ba9d586ac2c28e.
  • 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.