GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
pta.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:16 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-09 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: iTruschina Co., Ltd.. Product metadata: Personal Trust Agent, PTA.
Signed by iTrusChina Co.,Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
pta.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Personal Trust Agent, PTA. The reported company name is iTruschina Co., Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-09 23:01:12 (2 weeks 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: | Personal Trust Agent, PTA |
| Company Name: | iTruschina Co., Ltd. |
| MD5: | 559a0e1a09ccd16c0518901a6c9ed0ad |
| Size: | 137 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 04:03:16 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-09 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-09 23:01:12 (2 weeks ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | iTrusChina Co.,Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on pta.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.
Common Places:
| %appdata%\360se6\application\6.3.1.150\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\8.1.1.158\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\8.1.1.256\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\8.2.1.348\plugins |
| %localappdata%\360chrome\chrome\application\9.0.1.120\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\8.1.1.406\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.318\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\9.2.0.106\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.338\plugins |
| %appdata%\360se6\application\8.1.1.210\plugins |
ThreatInfo has observed pta.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 pta.dll across 32 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 42.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for pta.dll is Windows 10 with 56.6% 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
pta.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
bd45e801b25f51bf339aec92b2f3cbb3
e735e50cf7257857ef47bb01887be104
c492d8397d71e458f2d6a1f6da9820e6
a32c0e281f7d0a2cc053453001babbea
3c6e77a45d2e7ea8a9b1cc85f7ebc922
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.