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360Verify.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 6a805c15a92dc7f7e3effe2696f10935
Latest seen 2023-02-06 23:32:41 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago)
Size 96 KB

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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 23:32:41 (3 years ago)
File hash
6a805c15a92dc7f7e3effe2696f10935
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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 04:06:16 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-06 23:32:41 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd.. Product metadata: 360 Security Center.

Digital signature

Signed by QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. 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.

360Verify.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 360 Security Center. The reported company name is Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-06 23:32:41 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If 360Verify.dll 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 Security Center
Company Name: Qihu 360 Software Co., Ltd.
MD5: 6a805c15a92dc7f7e3effe2696f10935
Size: 96 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-06 23:32:41 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-06 23:32:41 (3 years ago)
360Verify.dll 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: QIHU 360 SOFTWARE CO. LIMITED
Status: Valid

The signature on 360Verify.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.

%programfiles%\psafe\total
%programfiles%\psafe

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

The most common operating system signal for 360Verify.dll 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.

360Verify.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 0x00005a74
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 91648

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

.text 62976 bytes · 68.7% of section data
MD5 ac0628323ccf2fa94f4cde34753dc927
.rdata 15360 bytes · 16.8% of section data
MD5 07e7027181487233a4a545f24fb67e7b
.data 4608 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 25c9fb9abdb873c589d873a5151e1054
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 23853251e160933467030601fc160dd0
.reloc 6656 bytes · 7.3% of section data
MD5 44a2a88a50f1738c66cd7c9d9693619c

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 360Verify.dll by MD5 6a805c15a92dc7f7e3effe2696f10935. 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 6a805c15a92dc7f7e3effe2696f10935.
  • 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.