GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
7-zip.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Worm.Ramnit. 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
- Worm.Ramnit
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 9a559b6edd7c8d8d857aeef1f62711c4
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Ramnit, part of the Worm threat category.
Malware capable of spreading across systems, removable media, or networks. Related Worm reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Igor Pavlov. Product metadata: 7-Zip.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Worm category for related samples and common context.
File context
7-zip.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 7-Zip. The reported company name is Igor Pavlov. The current detection status is Worm.Ramnit, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Worm reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 7-zip.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 Worm.Ramnit.
File Details
| Product Name: | 7-Zip |
| Company Name: | Igor Pavlov |
| MD5: | 9a559b6edd7c8d8d857aeef1f62711c4 |
| Size: | 162 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Worm.Ramnit (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-05 10:56:22 (5 years ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed 7-zip.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 7-zip.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Malaysia with 100.0% 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 7-zip.dll is Windows 7 with 100.0% 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.
Analysis
7-zip.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.
7e8f21de664110aaafc0b7b086baf5b2
ff90e06d59185b52a644e43d19541023
2c8f39a67df46f3c0e115025afb311d9
8b5e049a3a0c628f85d4ab7dad55fe9c
7b7da36724e817881f18f53a73b9f174
1d19a1cd2f51aaf42110b561185f2638
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 Worm.Ramnit
This report identifies 7-zip.dll by MD5 9a559b6edd7c8d8d857aeef1f62711c4. It is part of the Worm 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.