GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
AARKRFA.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.SystemOptimizer. 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.SystemOptimizer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-03-03 23:46:19 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 88193dc2fa905bbd4342c933fb1f1703
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.SystemOptimizer.
First seen 2017-05-22 10:16:59 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-03 23:46:19 (3 years ago).
Signed by Business Bakers. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
AARKRFA.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.SystemOptimizer, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-03 23:46:19 (3 years ago).
If AARKRFA.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 PUP.SystemOptimizer.
File Details
| MD5: | 88193dc2fa905bbd4342c933fb1f1703 |
| Size: | 134 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-22 10:16:59 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-03-03 23:46:19 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.SystemOptimizer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-03-03 23:46:19 (3 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: | Business Bakers |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on AARKRFA.dll 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%\360amigo |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed AARKRFA.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 AARKRFA.dll across 34 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 21.7% 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 AARKRFA.dll is Windows 7 with 50.7% 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
AARKRFA.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.
531afcdf32fb3208cc4b86b6a9b6caa0
2f4e6f15c944e870cde02452ea16b5c3
b62843acc2620f016df5566d3507ca88
4bbea7a88ed44648557d6c850f922fe5
c28e287613a75ab4c93dd4a356583050
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.SystemOptimizer
This report identifies AARKRFA.dll by MD5 88193dc2fa905bbd4342c933fb1f1703. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.