GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WebCompanionExtensionIE.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-05-30 04:20:19 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-05 23:07:04 (2 years ago).
Signed by LAVASOFT SOFTWARE CANADA INC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
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 2024-08-05 23:07:04 (2 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: | |
| Company Name: | |
| MD5: | 97e8e3a63c2d0608d0bb07aa844044d3 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2019-05-30 04:20:19 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-05 23:07:04 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-05 23:07:04 (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 |
| %temp%\webcompanion.zip |
| %windir%\temp\webcompanion.zip |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-4098117761-830420719-4205030945-1000\$r3rqvuo.zip |
| %commonappdata%\martau\total uninstall 6\backup\web companion.analyzed.zip\c:\program files (x86)\lavasoft\web companion |
| %programfiles%\~lavasoft\web companion |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\tayfun\appdata\local\temp\webcompanion.zip |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\branded\appdata\local\temp\webcompanion.zip |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\94715\appdata\local\temp\webcompanion.zip |
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 65 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 9.3% 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 WebCompanionExtensionIE.dll is Windows 10 with 61.4% 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
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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1591d2f26f17fd324130d225a28c3e4b
42f5f4d250906848221aba2904780aa2
72a037dc1b6d34e64e3fc47a02564e33
0f343b0931126a20f133d67c2b018a3b
d6fd8066d25085b8317ed82792df6749
afdaeef8a64521f32143a1e93a51e6b7
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.