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gahelper.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 77b9a523048577840b10d6ad922a31c6
Latest seen 2021-11-30 21:17:09 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-25 09:04:59 (9 years ago)
Size 99 KB
Publisher simplitec GmbH
Signed by simplitec GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-25 09:04:59 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-30 21:17:09 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: simplitec GmbH. Product metadata: simplitec Power Suite.

Digital signature

Signed by simplitec GmbH. 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.

gahelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with simplitec Power Suite. The reported company name is simplitec GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-30 21:17:09 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP 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.

Product Name: simplitec Power Suite
Company Name: simplitec GmbH
MD5: 77b9a523048577840b10d6ad922a31c6
Size: 99 KB
First Published: 2017-05-25 09:04:59 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-30 21:17:09 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-30 21:17:09 (4 years ago)
Signed By: simplitec GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on gahelper.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%\simplitec\kmpfaster
%programfiles%\simplitec
%sysdrive%\c\root\program files (x86)\simplitec
%sysdrive%\c-tek-20150221c\backup set 2019-04-07 190004\backup files 2019-04-07 190004\backup files 48.zip\c\program files (x86)\simplitec

ThreatInfo has observed gahelper.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 46.2%
Windows 7 34.6%
Windows 8.1 17.3%
Windows XP 1.9%

The most common operating system signal for gahelper.dll is Windows 10 with 46.2% 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.

gahelper.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 0x0000d107
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 94208

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

.text 62976 bytes · 66.8% of section data
MD5 bd8aa961796e6865b57611b91f41402f
.rdata 19968 bytes · 21.2% of section data
MD5 964d6b684ced6257132d5220d29a71d5
.data 1024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 813b2729de2073dda46595e554cbee51
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 eaeac4684b4f385a3d50aa998406ff7c
.reloc 8704 bytes · 9.2% of section data
MD5 ea4ba673d4638266c1dfdd178ed4f14b

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 77b9a523048577840b10d6ad922a31c6.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.