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A0038422.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 5a74e3acb7eb453c92bce713cceb68b4
Latest seen 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago)
Size 544 KB
Publisher Netscape Communications Corporation
Product Network Security Services

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago)
File hash
5a74e3acb7eb453c92bce713cceb68b4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen.

Timeline

First seen 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Netscape Communications Corporation. Product metadata: Network Security Services.

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.

File context

A0038422.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Network Security Services. The reported company name is Netscape Communications Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago).

If A0038422.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: Network Security Services
Company Name: Netscape Communications Corporation
MD5: 5a74e3acb7eb453c92bce713cceb68b4
Size: 544 KB
First Published: 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-16 21:18:52 (4 years ago)

Detection screenshot

A0038422.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.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{09ae2558-3ad2-4d40-bcd4-b656f15a1817}

ThreatInfo has observed A0038422.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.

Geography:

1 observed countries
100.0%

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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for A0038422.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

A0038422.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 0x00059000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 552960

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

.text 262144 bytes · 47.4% of section data
MD5 fc62624fb7772111fc56bb16c018ea05
.rdata 65536 bytes · 11.9% of section data
MD5 ae76f5ab26ab0d574fe8cddfecfb3b08
.data 16384 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 9c00579e982c08903e7329288a2a976d
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 30b3436d7e39ccd114a158c42d897537
.reloc 12288 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 c4235ad8a3257dd088c685e02662a6eb
.text 192512 bytes · 34.8% of section data
MD5 6b24e1dc9e2bad770666fdbafbc27d3a

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 A0038422.dll by MD5 5a74e3acb7eb453c92bce713cceb68b4. 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 5a74e3acb7eb453c92bce713cceb68b4.
  • 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.