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file_io.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 20a943a442d02e6c3cf9e1b1b75c2099
Latest seen 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-02-22 09:08:08 (8 years ago)
Size 208 KB
Product file_io Module

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-22 09:08:08 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 暴风集团股份有限公司. Product metadata: file_io Module.

Digital signature

Signed by 暴风集团股份有限公司. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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_io.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with file_io Module. The reported company name is 暴风集团股份有限公司. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 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.

Product Name: file_io Module
Company Name: 暴风集团股份有限公司
MD5: 20a943a442d02e6c3cf9e1b1b75c2099
Size: 208 KB
First Published: 2018-02-22 09:08:08 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-22 23:01:12 (2 years ago)
Signed By: 暴风集团股份有限公司
Status: Valid

The signature on file_io.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.

%programfiles%\baofeng\stormplayer
%commonappdata%\baofeng\stormplayer\update\stormplayerunzippackage

ThreatInfo has observed file_io.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.

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1.8%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 67.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 82.1%
Windows 7 12.5%
Windows 8.1 5.4%

The most common operating system signal for file_io.dll is Windows 10 with 82.1% 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.

file_io.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 0x00018abf
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 206848

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

.text 151552 bytes · 73.3% of section data
MD5 885ab05ac398a311fbc5bbefd5a4a566
.rdata 40960 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 84d7b2746c0edc33491289602a93a986
.data 3584 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 1a9404c60e76376b991ee1996a6baf5f
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 5cb072805203fe2f6e71316119afbccd
.reloc 9216 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 b08142b8db6f6dd3b93baf60e69ebb68

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 20a943a442d02e6c3cf9e1b1b75c2099.
  • 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.