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aepack.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-03-20 23:48:51 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-16 23:31:55 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. Product metadata: AVPACK.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH;Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. 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
aepack.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVPACK. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-16 23:31:55 (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: | AVPACK |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
| MD5: | 8dcf0d8f3656ebf56ba15b05ad420b7a |
| Size: | 854 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-03-20 23:48:51 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-05-16 23:31:55 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-05-16 23:31:55 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Avira Operations GmbH;Avira Operations GmbH & Co. KG |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aepack.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%\pcprotect |
| %commonappdata%\restoro |
| %programfiles%\totalav |
| %sysdrive%\rei |
ThreatInfo has observed aepack.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 aepack.dll across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 22.2% 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 aepack.dll is Windows 10 with 90.0% 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
aepack.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.
df82285110a69633fff3847972ab2f85
f5ba9b2534ee85e573e0964dad4b9c11
0649394de76b118de41e36513d8f9da1
70b41c96e4ba5a1add3f8940b9d57bc2
52586c864951e15761203879afb0899a
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.