GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

helper.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.WinZipDiskTools File reputation report
MD5 39ea84b1a9202b79cf45a58d9e674f67
Latest seen 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher Corel Corporation
Product helper.dll
Signed by Corel Corporation

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WinZipDiskTools. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.WinZipDiskTools
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago)
File hash
39ea84b1a9202b79cf45a58d9e674f67
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WinZipDiskTools.

Timeline

First seen 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Corel Corporation. Product metadata: helper.dll.

Digital signature

Signed by Corel Corporation. 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. 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.

File context

helper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with helper.dll. The reported company name is Corel Corporation. The current detection status is PUP.WinZipDiskTools, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago).

If helper.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 PUP.WinZipDiskTools.

File Details

Product Name: helper.dll
Company Name: Corel Corporation
MD5: 39ea84b1a9202b79cf45a58d9e674f67
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.WinZipDiskTools (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-15 23:09:46 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

helper.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.

Overview

Signed By: Corel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on helper.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed helper.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen helper.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Colombia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Colombia with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for helper.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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

helper.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 0x00192c62
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2330624

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

.text 1987072 bytes · 85.3% of section data
MD5 bffd1b48d6b06d241ce2360d46e9a10a
.rdata 221696 bytes · 9.5% of section data
MD5 4e49b7e033e3e4436667cb7a484453f9
.data 58880 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 9b13a7c23f13b889be45406889366cd9
.gfids 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cdea822c60b62963a23c45a2e92e3d6e
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9ff5bdfda382d88682feac11c750a963
.reloc 58880 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 4a8929a34598219aaf22617aabe069ed

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 PUP.WinZipDiskTools

This report identifies helper.dll by MD5 39ea84b1a9202b79cf45a58d9e674f67. 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 39ea84b1a9202b79cf45a58d9e674f67.
  • 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.