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ash_inet2.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 26373487e7574e868473fec14c9c1e17
Latest seen 2026-04-06 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
First seen 2020-03-26 14:10:16 (6 years ago)
Size 5 MB
Publisher Ashampoo
Product Ashampoo Internet 3
Signed by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2020-03-26 14:10:16 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-06 23:01:21 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Ashampoo. Product metadata: Ashampoo Internet 3.

Digital signature

Signed by Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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

ash_inet2.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ashampoo Internet 3. The reported company name is Ashampoo. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-06 23:01:21 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan 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: Ashampoo Internet 3
Company Name: Ashampoo
MD5: 26373487e7574e868473fec14c9c1e17
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2020-03-26 14:10:16 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-06 23:01:21 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-06 23:01:21 (2 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Ashampoo GmbH & Co. KG
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on ash_inet2.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\ashampoo

ThreatInfo has observed ash_inet2.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 ash_inet2.dll across 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 18.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 18.6% 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 95.5%
Windows 7 4.5%

The most common operating system signal for ash_inet2.dll is Windows 10 with 95.5% 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

ash_inet2.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x002c425d
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 5560832

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

.text 4022272 bytes · 72.3% of section data
MD5 949c5c082b778fdcf58eaec77d8eaf0e
.rdata 1104896 bytes · 19.9% of section data
MD5 7c38228b7172d540aef7f9f188799450
.data 123904 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 81c7c791751af31c3e319dec2228dde9
.gfids 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e5ba08d91415a153f43c9a6aaeb18819
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9b4c95489b0c9b92b0e9c435a9bf2f37
.reloc 304128 bytes · 5.5% of section data
MD5 69d6b34de13a92df0ef11b1c786b21d8

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 26373487e7574e868473fec14c9c1e17.
  • 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. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.