GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
apaudio.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-11-03 05:08:06 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-15 10:11:04 (5 years ago).
Product metadata: tm2188a Dynamic Link Library.
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
apaudio.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with tm2188a Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-15 10:11:04 (5 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: | tm2188a Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 55e1602dc6ade941d051b977a85421b7 |
| Size: | 48 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-11-03 05:08:06 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-15 10:11:04 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-15 10:11:04 (5 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\client |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed apaudio.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 apaudio.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 Brazil with 50.0% 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 apaudio.dll is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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
apaudio.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.
e915795f709297face4268c912a2eedd
eca25fdc54206c4c9aebb3e94047da1c
b51ef644dafa106c6cb5d757c30cbfb8
6b2d7e1ce96e4d5c72769b7650ce04ea
394aba611639de31ea71586989b3f312
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.