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A0038421.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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
- Trojan.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 4477197d659ae494d3a4e7b4999d88e3
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Netscape Communications Corporation. Product metadata: Netscape Portable Runtime.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
A0038421.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Netscape Portable Runtime. The reported company name is Netscape Communications Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If A0038421.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 Trojan.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Netscape Portable Runtime |
| Company Name: | Netscape Communications Corporation |
| MD5: | 4477197d659ae494d3a4e7b4999d88e3 |
| Size: | 340 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-16 21:32:30 (4 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:
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{09ae2558-3ad2-4d40-bcd4-b656f15a1817} |
ThreatInfo has observed A0038421.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 A0038421.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 A0038421.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
A0038421.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.
a7fae0a6511f89c12df9126279eb3c11
d2024d6c3737055ef8ffd0e8b251a595
e15ec1c7158de4549366a36cfb100287
a7eff490df42336cd45a02ca2072ce5d
0b6d5ce24713c91a199680c3f4c29ffa
fe72e4d190cac633a64b608728c5fe94
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 Trojan.Gen
This report identifies A0038421.dll by MD5 4477197d659ae494d3a4e7b4999d88e3. It is part of the Trojan 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.