GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
7z.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- bf406826243969524c29c0d93021dddd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months 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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
7z.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 Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If 7z.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | 7-Zip |
| Company Name: | Igor Pavlov |
| MD5: | bf406826243969524c29c0d93021dddd |
| Size: | 974 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-11 23:00:32 (2 months 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:
| %sysdrive%\flash\itel\itel 2021 flash tool |
ThreatInfo has observed 7z.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 7z.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 Algeria 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 7z.dll is Windows 10 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
7z.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.
e4f1546fc160212af73645d52151cfc9
412761c6280e30bbca71bad333b04c61
50d0015f2319784db6ef994c0f33af9e
35925cfdc1176bd9ffc634a58b40ec17
b27082aa30dba3ebf9a10c27728cca58
37efadc30b64db285b0dfab1474b88be
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies 7z.dll by MD5 bf406826243969524c29c0d93021dddd. It is part of the Susp 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.