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ppls.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 426168fde460b784a6be7afd9c656305
Latest seen 2021-01-05 08:44:46 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-05 08:44:46 (5 years ago)
Size 124 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 08:44:46 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 08:44:46 (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.

ppls.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 08:44:46 (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: 426168fde460b784a6be7afd9c656305
Size: 124 KB
First Published: 2021-01-05 08:44:46 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-05 08:44:46 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-05 08:44:46 (5 years ago)
%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed ppls.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 ppls.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.

ppls.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 0x0000a9c0
Image base 0x03200000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 122880

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

.text 90112 bytes · 73.3% of section data
MD5 92792f2e3184c525b13947d4c4ef7926
.rdata 8192 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 3b185ab862a90f39bb790acfbe05d00d
.data 4096 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 6a3cfbae99e1f487c92a7697ac711bae
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 fdcc70a700f114eec38c757d0539a9af
.reloc 12288 bytes · 10.0% of section data
MD5 aed5f966d0417190fcef69c7c2a8720a

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 426168fde460b784a6be7afd9c656305.
  • 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.