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360netbase.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 aae482794aeef220770bf42a4e631f63
Latest seen 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
First seen 2017-07-27 21:14:24 (8 years ago)
Size 362 KB
Publisher 360.cn
Product 360安全卫士

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-27 21:14:24 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months 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. 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.

360netbase.dll 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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months 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.

Product Name: 360安全卫士
Company Name: 360.cn
MD5: aae482794aeef220770bf42a4e631f63
Size: 362 KB
First Published: 2017-07-27 21:14:24 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)

The signature on 360netbase.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.

%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.318\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.2.0.106\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.338\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.350\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.346\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.348\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.356\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.354\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.342\installer
%appdata%\360se6\application\9.1.0.352\installer

ThreatInfo has observed 360netbase.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 10 59.9%
Windows 7 17.4%
Windows Server 2012 R2 9.6%
Windows Server 2008 R2 4.8%
Windows 8.1 3.9%
Windows XP 1.6%
Windows Server 2012 1.4%
Windows Server 2003 0.7%
Windows Server 2016 0.5%
Windows 8 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for 360netbase.dll is Windows 10 with 59.9% 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.

360netbase.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 0x00031f71
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 356352

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

.text 290816 bytes · 81.6% of section data
MD5 1c5c3cd8fb9cbafa8bf5c8351af9445a
.rdata 36864 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 a5821e009f663230a60e364ad0333484
.data 11264 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 4be6af1dcb29b83933b3e111a19ede3d
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 66c0362bcb5064b8aeb0dfc9ba2cfa6e
.reloc 15360 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 230ec9477dc54bd56845af79b5c067ed

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 aae482794aeef220770bf42a4e631f63.
  • 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.