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cont3260.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d8183250f6c2443396f37e82fc755bc1
Latest seen 2022-03-24 23:16:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 18:08:19 (8 years ago)
Size 72 KB
Publisher RealNetworks, Inc.
Product RealPlayer (32-bit)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 18:08:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-24 23:16:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: RealNetworks, Inc.. Product metadata: RealPlayer (32-bit) .

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

cont3260.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RealPlayer (32-bit) . The reported company name is RealNetworks, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-24 23:16:28 (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: RealPlayer (32-bit)
Company Name: RealNetworks, Inc.
MD5: d8183250f6c2443396f37e82fc755bc1
Size: 72 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 18:08:19 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-24 23:16:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-24 23:16:28 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\haihaisoft universal player\real\plugins
%programfiles%\haihaisoft universal player\real

ThreatInfo has observed cont3260.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.

Geography:

27 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 28.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 40.2%
Windows XP 26.1%
Windows 10 23.9%
Windows 8.1 7.6%
Windows Embedded Standard 1.1%
Windows 8 1.1%

The most common operating system signal for cont3260.dll is Windows 7 with 40.2% 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

cont3260.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0000a96a
Image base 0x60c90000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 69632

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

.text 49152 bytes · 70.6% of section data
MD5 93f6e2e37f6e5a4c5e74b847b96359fc
.rdata 8192 bytes · 11.8% of section data
MD5 7e96e75cf77176350c4c2fcc2a754179
.data 4096 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 7617285d59c1160912ac563a1e8029a8
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 3379a965d884f468091b0b80808e6e27
.reloc 4096 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 fbbd1e57734b4a4e95d48e77368134be

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 d8183250f6c2443396f37e82fc755bc1.
  • 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.