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blat.dll threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 724cae63522f6e5f7565a3bf4b2a719b
Latest seen 2023-04-12 23:21:04 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 10:25:48 (9 years ago)
Size 120 KB
Product Blat

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-04-12 23:21:04 (3 years ago)
File hash
724cae63522f6e5f7565a3bf4b2a719b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Risk threat category.

Category context

Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 10:25:48 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-12 23:21:04 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: http://www.blat.net/. Product metadata: Blat.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Risk category for related samples and common context.

blat.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Blat. The reported company name is http://www.blat.net/. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-12 23:21:04 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.

If blat.dll appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as General Threat.

Product Name: Blat
Company Name: http://www.blat.net/
MD5: 724cae63522f6e5f7565a3bf4b2a719b
Size: 120 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 10:25:48 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-12 23:21:04 (3 years ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-12 23:21:04 (3 years ago)
blat.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

%programfiles%\ansys inc\v145\ansys\bin\winx64
%programfiles%\stormpredator
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v120\ansys\bin\winx64
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v120\ansys\bin\winx64\dansyshpmpi
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v120\ansys\bin\winx64\dansysmsmpi
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v120\ansys\bin\winx64\dansysintelmpi
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v150\ansys\bin\winx64
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v160\ansys\bin\winx64
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v150\ansys\bin
%programfiles%\ansys inc\v145\ansys\bin

ThreatInfo has observed blat.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.

Windows 10 63.9%
Windows 7 26.1%
Windows XP 3.4%
Windows 8.1 2.5%
Windows Server 2008 R2 1.7%
Windows Server 2012 R2 1.7%
Windows Server 2003 0.8%

The most common operating system signal for blat.dll is Windows 10 with 63.9% 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.

blat.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 0x0001230b
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 121856

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

.text 72704 bytes · 59.7% of section data
MD5 dd8b7f6d439c982c6b5c41f10b317d03
.rdata 32256 bytes · 26.5% of section data
MD5 51f4d8d44ff6805ce282504b81e19db0
.data 7680 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 97c36a7d5df45e2627376e7a43924ebd
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 10e228fd350c6506fa1075c1fc4dcd93
.reloc 7680 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 e63fab5f2aa7264a038455b11a98e27f

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

GridinSoft detects this file as General Threat

This report identifies blat.dll by MD5 724cae63522f6e5f7565a3bf4b2a719b. It is part of the Risk report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 724cae63522f6e5f7565a3bf4b2a719b.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Risk category to compare similar reports.