libplds4.dll file report

MD5 ee3172f38c30d0c90b1c4636eda91217
Latest seen 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
Size 71 KB
Publisher Mozilla Foundation
Signed by Bit Guardian GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Mozilla Foundation. Product metadata: Netscape Portable Runtime.

Digital signature

Signed by Bit Guardian 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.

libplds4.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Netscape Portable Runtime. The reported company name is Mozilla Foundation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (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: Netscape Portable Runtime
Company Name: Mozilla Foundation
MD5: ee3172f38c30d0c90b1c4636eda91217
Size: 71 KB
First Published: 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-18 23:05:52 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Bit Guardian GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on libplds4.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%\ad guardian plus

ThreatInfo has observed libplds4.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.

100.0%

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

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libplds4.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.

libplds4.dll is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x00002542

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 28672 cc285cf8d536093a7a4ab302c463f3b9
.rdata 18944 9ca690969dedc848a647394d2eeba0bb
.data 3584 53722a95a2766a0e01e55d1b031821dc
.rsrc 1024 a243c49b0e9773ea062015b0b6f7d2fd
.reloc 4608 505632299b5d060ef906955f9474dfd8

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.

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