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360AntiHacker64.sys threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 1a21077aee7ec27a1a4321c45aa923ed
Latest seen 2023-02-06 23:32:11 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 04:06:22 (8 years ago)
Size 134 KB
Publisher 360.cn
Product 360安全卫士

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic). 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
Adware.ELEX (Heuristic)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-06 23:32:11 (3 years ago)
File hash
1a21077aee7ec27a1a4321c45aa923ed
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 04:06:22 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-06 23:32:11 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 360.cn. Product metadata: 360安全卫士.

Digital signature

Signed by Qihoo 360 Software (Beijing) Company Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

360AntiHacker64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 360安全卫士. The reported company name is 360.cn. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-06 23:32:11 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 360AntiHacker64.sys 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 Adware.ELEX (Heuristic).

Product Name: 360安全卫士
Company Name: 360.cn
MD5: 1a21077aee7ec27a1a4321c45aa923ed
Size: 134 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 04:06:22 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-06 23:32:11 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-06 23:32:11 (3 years ago)
360AntiHacker64.sys 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.

The signature on 360AntiHacker64.sys 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%\psafe\total\ipc
%programfiles%\psafe\total

ThreatInfo has observed 360AntiHacker64.sys 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 88.0%
Windows 10 8.0%
Windows 8.1 4.0%

The most common operating system signal for 360AntiHacker64.sys is Windows 7 with 88.0% 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.

360AntiHacker64.sys is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00025064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 127488

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

.text 97792 bytes · 76.7% of section data
MD5 4a18e2abba5950fb173495bb1b92695f
.rdata 18432 bytes · 14.5% of section data
MD5 659ab4dd03d72a61fc91f116040b9d16
.data 3072 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 446dab4f085bd255b2fca51ae39b407b
.pdata 3584 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 e57901b43fd8106b92a6aee2b07d332a
INIT 3072 bytes · 2.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fe9a39dda637e8a9b07e3c3f1ed1c972
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 47fe5bf145bd27474891b9952380cada
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 a92bbc179abbeb1dfa7186cc796e63c9

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 Adware.ELEX (Heuristic)

This report identifies 360AntiHacker64.sys by MD5 1a21077aee7ec27a1a4321c45aa923ed. It is part of the Adware report group. 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 1a21077aee7ec27a1a4321c45aa923ed.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.