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iaHelper_CommonTray.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b8b8f120c89be0e83523347424fe9078
Latest seen 2021-02-09 04:55:03 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 07:09:29 (9 years ago)
Size 392 KB
Signed by Installer Wizard

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 2017-05-21 07:09:29 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-09 04:55:03 (5 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Installer Wizard. 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 context

iaHelper_CommonTray.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-09 04:55:03 (5 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.

File Details

MD5: b8b8f120c89be0e83523347424fe9078
Size: 392 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 07:09:29 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-09 04:55:03 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-09 04:55:03 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Installer Wizard
Status: Valid

The signature on iaHelper_CommonTray.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:

%temp%\mia1
%temp%\mia2
%temp%\mia3
%sysdrive%\docume~1\admini~1\locals~1\temp\mia1
%sysdrive%\temp\mia1
%temp%
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\users\marcin komputer\appdata\local\temp
%windir%\temp
%sysdrive%\temp
%sysdrive%\respaldo servicios generales\documents and settings\administrador\configuración local\temp

ThreatInfo has observed iaHelper_CommonTray.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 iaHelper_CommonTray.dll across 27 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Taiwan
Share 27.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 27.3% 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 56.1%
Windows 10 36.4%
Windows 8.1 6.1%
Windows 8 0.8%
Windows XP 0.8%

The most common operating system signal for iaHelper_CommonTray.dll is Windows 7 with 56.1% 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.

Analysis

iaHelper_CommonTray.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 0x00023517
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 393728

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

.text 280576 bytes · 71.3% of section data
MD5 fd5d696b6f0befb5447442c964fdbbe4
.rdata 68096 bytes · 17.3% of section data
MD5 dec98d6d8fb8439780d4bee8dac1b0ab
.data 12800 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 57d2fa1c7c621b8c72b03688b525fd57
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 f89e8ef1c5b0d58abff827d40e2218fc
.reloc 31232 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 256f0408953530fc0c99a564e4b29a09

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 b8b8f120c89be0e83523347424fe9078.
  • 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.