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npExentCtl.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3242c94d9c7e35690d48ca717c3ad4d6
Latest seen 2024-03-03 23:39:32 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 16:11:24 (8 years ago)
Size 254 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 16:11:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-03 23:39:32 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Exent Technologies Ltd.. Product metadata: Exent® AOD Gecko Plugin.

Digital signature

Signed by Exent Technologies Ltd.. 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.

npExentCtl.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Exent® AOD Gecko Plugin. The reported company name is Exent Technologies Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-03 23:39:32 (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: Exent® AOD Gecko Plugin
Company Name: Exent Technologies Ltd.
MD5: 3242c94d9c7e35690d48ca717c3ad4d6
Size: 254 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 16:11:24 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-03 23:39:32 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-03 23:39:32 (2 years ago)
Signed By: Exent Technologies Ltd.
Status: Valid

The signature on npExentCtl.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed npExentCtl.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 20.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 51.1%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows XP 11.1%
Windows 8.1 2.2%
Windows Vista 2.2%

The most common operating system signal for npExentCtl.dll is Windows 10 with 51.1% 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.

npExentCtl.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 0x0000ebbb
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 254464

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

.text 208896 bytes · 82.1% of section data
MD5 aaa3a131ad3c0619a3e1ee0e45de5379
.rdata 28160 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 48666ca542faefdcae7e7403510400d3
.data 6144 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 dc19d4fdde3a9e68f7157a7dbd7856a8
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 77cdfe33c956c9c8c559608fc902fc85
.reloc 9216 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 c6abe495d1b626dd9e26bf265ae1679c

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 3242c94d9c7e35690d48ca717c3ad4d6.
  • 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.