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TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD threat report

Detected as PUP.Auslogics File reputation report
MD5 8d99c18e606c02ef73963feefb346d08
Latest seen 2022-08-08 23:36:53 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-18 07:11:16 (7 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher A˜uslogics
Product BoostSp˜eed

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Auslogics. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.

Detection name
PUP.Auslogics
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-08 23:36:53 (3 years ago)
File hash
8d99c18e606c02ef73963feefb346d08
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Auslogics.

Timeline

First seen 2018-08-18 07:11:16 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-08 23:36:53 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: A˜uslogics. Product metadata: BoostSp˜eed.

Digital signature

Signed by Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BoostSp˜eed. The reported company name is A˜uslogics. The current detection status is PUP.Auslogics, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-08 23:36:53 (3 years ago).

If TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as PUP.Auslogics.

Product Name: BoostSp˜eed
Company Name: A˜uslogics
MD5: 8d99c18e606c02ef73963feefb346d08
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2018-08-18 07:11:16 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-08 23:36:53 (3 years ago)
Status: PUP.Auslogics (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-08 23:36:53 (3 years ago)
TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Signed By: Auslogics Labs Pty Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD 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%
%sysdrive%\progra~1
%desktop%\pulpit\auslogics boostspeed-10.0.14.0po-admin\app
%sysdrive%\progra~2\auslogics
%programfiles%\auslogics
%sysdrive%\wintools\auslogics
%sysdrive%\progra~2
%sysdrive%\portable\auslogics boostspeed 10.0.14.0\auslogics boostspeedportable\app
%sysdrive%\progra~2\auslog~1
%sysdrive%\progra~1\progra~1\boot speed

ThreatInfo has observed TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD 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.

TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll taskma~2.dll taskma~1.dll TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 65.0%
Windows 7 25.2%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows 8 2.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.9%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.4%
Windows XP 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD is Windows 10 with 65.0% 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.

TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0014a0b0
Image base 0x0000000000400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 1703424

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

.text 1374208 bytes · 80.7% of section data
MD5 8132062f5fd08bb88ceba63bdadbf3e5
.data 142848 bytes · 8.4% of section data
MD5 6975d172bb81ba39baf98d082a067412
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 6144 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 74e4508b3a0d575fb77246baa3af35c4
.didata 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e3ebd24cf5aab42778e5323eecbbda95
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 314eda29e33ad21b0f839a5f0a7588af
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 91df5cd1583878e9b48257b69044d85c
.reloc 73728 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 1a4062a8e282d887f33746ad27f9d043
.pdata 86528 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 f40c73ac77ed9b5ad786277ee69ea849
.rsrc 17920 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 9aca0443d6b4630d48ddf7865ab5600c

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Auslogics

This report identifies TaskManagerHelper.Agent.x64.dll#76976FDD677EA0DD by MD5 8d99c18e606c02ef73963feefb346d08. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8d99c18e606c02ef73963feefb346d08.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.