GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ARBITER.DLL threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MindSpark. 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.MindSpark
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago)
- File hash
- ff323c81f198b0d4733986a492b2665c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MindSpark.
First seen 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago).
Company metadata: Mindspark. Product metadata: Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer.
Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. 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
ARBITER.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Mindspark. The current detection status is Adware.MindSpark, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago).
If ARBITER.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 Adware.MindSpark.
File Details
| Product Name: | Mindspark Toolbar Platform for Internet Explorer |
| Company Name: | Mindspark |
| MD5: | ff323c81f198b0d4733986a492b2665c |
| Size: | 17 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 11:03:19 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day ago) |
| Status: | Adware.MindSpark (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 22:01:18 (a day 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: | Mindspark Interactive Network |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ARBITER.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%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\c.bin\assists\ie_enable |
| %programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin\assists\ie_enable |
| %programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin\assists\ie_enable |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\9.bin\assists\ie_enable |
| %programfiles%\directionsace_fv\bar\2.bin\assists\ie_enable |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin\assists\ie_enable |
| %programfiles%\filmfanatic\bar\5.bin\assists |
| %programfiles%\productivityboss_e5\bar\2.bin\assists |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\8.bin\assists |
| %programfiles%\yourtemplatefinder_br\bar\9.bin\assists |
ThreatInfo has observed ARBITER.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 ARBITER.DLL across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands with 38.9% 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 ARBITER.DLL is Windows 7 with 61.1% 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
ARBITER.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.
53d752607f4c15f205ddeeef33e7f83b
db7c9b7ef7db4f60994a9c5d73f4dac4
00000000000000000000000000000000
096596dc33e49bd4fad8c1d59ab3cbac
639820b324dfef639e9965b4844b3295
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.MindSpark
This report identifies ARBITER.DLL by MD5 ff323c81f198b0d4733986a492b2665c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.