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aealgol.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-01-31 23:01:22 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-04 23:01:33 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVALGOL.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. 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
aealgol.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVALGOL. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-04 23:01:33 (3 months 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: | AVALGOL |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| MD5: | 8997e3aaab15db9c7c17074e9315fb2b |
| Size: | 9 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-01-31 23:01:22 (4 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-04 23:01:33 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-04 23:01:33 (3 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aealgol.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%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\coresdk |
ThreatInfo has observed aealgol.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 aealgol.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 66.7% 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 aealgol.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
aealgol.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
dd572997d370b293d7a28e7012d98873
310d9fc4d073375dc1b237226764e258
bc9118f153cf5a9196eb1432ade34041
fbec6cda666814cf1975d9f5238c8ce9
faad356caec882e58d8d076587a85b32
aae20a8ec0ff40c7004d0b8fab94892b
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.