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ppl.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d59a5aed785f2c53825ebe695c4b545e
Latest seen 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago)
Size 80 KB
Publisher WRQ, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: WRQ, Inc.. Product metadata: Reflection for UNIX and Digital.

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.

ppl.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Reflection for UNIX and Digital. The reported company name is WRQ, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 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: Reflection for UNIX and Digital
Company Name: WRQ, Inc.
MD5: d59a5aed785f2c53825ebe695c4b545e
Size: 80 KB
First Published: 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 08:44:24 (5 years ago)
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ppl.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ppl.dll is Windows 7 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.

ppl.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 0x000097e0
Image base 0x03000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 77824

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

.text 57344 bytes · 73.7% of section data
MD5 ad17f4b09bc5b0ae4364680eaf18554d
.rdata 8192 bytes · 10.5% of section data
MD5 39b8c92980a41fb7fa6164f6111d400d
.data 4096 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 5f9a31adaf3e43d9fe4e47610f5773e5
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 d48f1d3f4aad5a16f4501974359695e5
.reloc 4096 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 9f00100d79a4882c16581767f2ad02cd

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 d59a5aed785f2c53825ebe695c4b545e.
  • 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.