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APISupport.dll.54439c16 threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ClientConnect. 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
- Adware.ClientConnect
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-22 21:19:38 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- dd1e0296b9a3fe5c6446c00dd073075c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ClientConnect, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-06-27 00:03:27 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-22 21:19:38 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: ClientConnect Ltd.. Product metadata: APISupport.
Signed by ClientConnect 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
APISupport.dll.54439c16 is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with APISupport. The reported company name is ClientConnect Ltd.. The current detection status is Adware.ClientConnect, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-22 21:19:38 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If APISupport.dll.54439c16 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 Adware.ClientConnect.
File Details
| Product Name: | APISupport |
| Company Name: | ClientConnect Ltd. |
| MD5: | dd1e0296b9a3fe5c6446c00dd073075c |
| Size: | 1020 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-27 00:03:27 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-22 21:19:38 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.ClientConnect (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-22 21:19:38 (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: | ClientConnect LTD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on APISupport.dll.54439c16 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:
| %localappdata%\tb\apisupport |
| %profile%\dministrator\local settings\application data\tb\apisupport |
| %localappdata%\tb |
| %sysdrive%\старая инфа\искать тут!!!\антоха-2\local settings\application data\tb |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\users\dist\appdata\local\tb |
ThreatInfo has observed APISupport.dll.54439c16 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 APISupport.dll.54439c16 across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 25.0% 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 APISupport.dll.54439c16 is Windows 7 with 41.7% 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
APISupport.dll.54439c16 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.
97ce441ac24109967811e3c5ed06fe9c
a16075dc1f54fdb29f37fb3836bd85ca
55a84b866fee549d452994baba61e062
6998591254d7dc826fc920ed39dbdc9d
cfa8d43e8fe057ccad665202e0da2837
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 Adware.ClientConnect
This report identifies APISupport.dll.54439c16 by MD5 dd1e0296b9a3fe5c6446c00dd073075c. It is part of the Adware 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.