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gahelper.dll.vir file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5bb3de6d2c253184a54725d2550a0d2c
Latest seen 2023-11-06 23:57:36 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:38 (8 years ago)
Size 139 KB
Publisher simplitec GmbH
Signed by simplitec GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 17:06:38 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-11-06 23:57:36 (2 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.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.vir 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 2023-11-06 23:57:36 (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: simplitec Power Suite
Company Name: simplitec GmbH
MD5: 5bb3de6d2c253184a54725d2550a0d2c
Size: 139 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 17:06:38 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-11-06 23:57:36 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-11-06 23:57:36 (2 years ago)
Signed By: simplitec GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on gahelper.dll.vir 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%\adwcleaner\filequarantine\c\program files\simplitec
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\filequarantine\c\program files (x86)\simplitec
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{b52c2623-43ba-4851-a81a-fd44e139bec4}

ThreatInfo has observed gahelper.dll.vir 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.

gahelper.dll gahelper.dll.vir

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 39.2%
Windows 7 39.2%
Windows 8.1 14.5%
Windows XP 5.1%
Windows 8 2.0%

The most common operating system signal for gahelper.dll.vir is Windows 10 with 39.2% 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.vir 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 0x00013a89
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 135168

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

.text 93696 bytes · 69.3% of section data
MD5 03a4f2aa2e5b512bb36d333bb1007eb1
.rdata 26624 bytes · 19.7% of section data
MD5 4ac2c55815d6124a468d067888da3181
.data 1024 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b592c4260cf2186b4719bc646c3f3eb4
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 f626fe031c1c29d8c116650f863330d2
.reloc 12288 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 b874a5b6fc63641d4564939626b32442

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 5bb3de6d2c253184a54725d2550a0d2c.
  • 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.