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GdiPlus.dll.vir threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-10 11:05:44 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 385e243fc4314f79c1e3042070586d03
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2017-05-21 08:10:35 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 11:05:44 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.
Signed by BEIJING QIYI CENTURY SCIENCE@amp;TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
GdiPlus.dll.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 11:05:44 (5 years ago).
If GdiPlus.dll.vir 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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| Company Name: | Microsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | 385e243fc4314f79c1e3042070586d03 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 08:10:35 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-10 11:05:44 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-10 11:05:44 (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.
Overview
| Signed By: | BEIJING QIYI CENTURY SCIENCE@amp;TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on GdiPlus.dll.vir is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\iqiyi video\lstyle\5.6.40.4071 |
| %programfiles%\iqiyi video\geeplayer\2.5.35.3301 |
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video\geeplayer |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{f14a1c2c-a641-43f9-a293-b0cb265a4677}\rp1244 |
| %programfiles%\iqiyi video\lstyle\5.5.33.3550 |
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video\common |
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video\lstyle |
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video\common\qygameclient |
| %programfiles%\ppstream\lstyle\5.5.33.3550 |
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video\geeplayer\geeplayer\2.1.20.1931 |
ThreatInfo has observed GdiPlus.dll.vir 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.
File Names:
3 observed namesThis hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen GdiPlus.dll.vir across 23 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 55.4% 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 GdiPlus.dll.vir is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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
GdiPlus.dll.vir is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
fcc6ac74fcf7ad83d68ce5b33d733f25
c496d038d17492681044000e21eccc38
bb213ad794bcd59bb90df04309138a24
31ec743eb16b79e08bbfdd82104d69ab
8b6bb8e0848c259607956e7e21f3e357
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies GdiPlus.dll.vir by MD5 385e243fc4314f79c1e3042070586d03. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.