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A0038435.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 21:28:22 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- f20aeca085376e2079b9195a82364575
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 21:28:22 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-16 21:28:22 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Netscape Communications Corporation. Product metadata: Network Security Services.
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
A0038435.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 21:28:22 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If A0038435.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: | f20aeca085376e2079b9195a82364575 |
| Size: | 292 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-12-16 21:28:22 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-16 21:28:22 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-16 21:28:22 (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 A0038435.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 A0038435.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 A0038435.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
A0038435.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.
7b5da46ebb159105265d9df684b85e2a
1b4d9e68f4584338f48da4853e0c8418
fa84e7380eced0f87c5483d4de42b6cd
6e3c15468c810c63924147cff7d77279
a02f5ddb6352d7269e40cc405481b228
4bc37927e668f0ee0c2b0f4807f437a2
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 A0038435.dll by MD5 f20aeca085376e2079b9195a82364575. 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.