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ASSISTMONITOR64.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 22:01:15 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- dfaf25afeac40f973d2439530ddbd700
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MindSpark, 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 2017-06-01 11:03:20 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 22:01:15 (2 weeks 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
ASSISTMONITOR64.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 22:01:15 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ASSISTMONITOR64.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: | dfaf25afeac40f973d2439530ddbd700 |
| Size: | 274 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 11:03:20 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 22:01:15 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Adware.MindSpark (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 22:01:15 (2 weeks 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 ASSISTMONITOR64.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 |
| %programfiles%\videodownloadconverter_4z\bar\2c.bin |
| %programfiles%\televisionfanatic\bar\22.bin |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar\9.bin |
| %programfiles%\directionsace_fv\bar\2.bin |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\bbsqwy6yhk\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\fromdoctopdf_65\bar\2.bin |
| %programfiles%\filmfanatic\bar |
| %programfiles%\productivityboss_e5\bar |
| %programfiles%\onlinemapfinder_9p\bar |
ThreatInfo has observed ASSISTMONITOR64.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 ASSISTMONITOR64.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 37.8% 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 ASSISTMONITOR64.DLL is Windows 7 with 62.2% 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
ASSISTMONITOR64.DLL is identified as pe for 64-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.
9bdc8aa2f8bc4a0815eab6b58bc1a14d
1cd8e896948c60541e1c017ecec24445
0a6cefee556854f9c9787a4d37825030
addc101b11830354db188818620f78ad
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
fb21a8e722fed17b79a2adf301f7cd57
08eb5373e50c14af06e0d9ef791fdcfc
a88d14992763a2df148c6d9a574a9cf4
f3022a2e4872662342213c07e9cf0749
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 ASSISTMONITOR64.DLL by MD5 dfaf25afeac40f973d2439530ddbd700. 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.