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tak_deco_lib.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c0befabef9c73e9e523a9daba349c7e8
Latest seen 2021-10-30 20:44:48 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-28 18:14:24 (9 years ago)
Size 112 KB
Publisher Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck
Product TAK Lossless Audio Compressor

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-28 18:14:24 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-30 20:44:48 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck. Product metadata: TAK Lossless Audio Compressor.

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

tak_deco_lib.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TAK Lossless Audio Compressor. The reported company name is Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-10-30 20:44:48 (4 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.

File Details

Product Name: TAK Lossless Audio Compressor
Company Name: Thomas Becker, Osnabrueck
MD5: c0befabef9c73e9e523a9daba349c7e8
Size: 112 KB
First Published: 2017-05-28 18:14:24 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-30 20:44:48 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-30 20:44:48 (4 years ago)

Common Places:

%appdata%\mp3tagapp\mp3tagapp
%programfiles%\tencent\qqmusic\qqmusicaddin
%programfiles%\tencent\qqmusic
%appdata%\mp3tagapp
%appdata%\mp3tagapp3
%programfiles%\tencent\qqmusic\qqmusic1598.14.11.33
%programfiles%\soft\aimp\plugins
%programfiles%\tencent\qqmusic\qqmusic1598.22.24.51
%programfiles%\mplayer\7.7.9.2

ThreatInfo has observed tak_deco_lib.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 tak_deco_lib.dll across 36 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 19.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 19.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 67.2%
Windows 7 22.2%
Windows 8.1 10.1%
Windows 8 0.5%

The most common operating system signal for tak_deco_lib.dll is Windows 10 with 67.2% 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

tak_deco_lib.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 0x000175d4
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 113664

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

CODE 91648 bytes · 80.6% of section data
MD5 f93aedea8c4fbeffdbff5dfcee4c78f7
DATA 7680 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 c00356a67933a165184131874987d968
BSS 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 2048 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 ca0fb6bbc5f17df8f8b2c2c0d900815e
.edata 1536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 dd1b788a472b1938afb951b3a5d6d566
.reloc 5120 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 bfd3076776e6736a32a2aeeaf4ec8b0e
.rsrc 5632 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 9f616a1d3faaaf8345baf5a496d96757

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 c0befabef9c73e9e523a9daba349c7e8.
  • 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.