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Adaware-Privacy.resources.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.WebCompanion File reputation report
MD5 6f5d97d541081368dadb807dbfe6fb83
Latest seen 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago)
Size 40 KB
Publisher Adaware
Product Adaware Privacy

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WebCompanion. 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.WebCompanion
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago)
File hash
6f5d97d541081368dadb807dbfe6fb83
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebCompanion.

Timeline

First seen 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Adaware. Product metadata: Adaware Privacy.

Digital signature

Signed by Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

Adaware-Privacy.resources.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Adaware Privacy. The reported company name is Adaware. The current detection status is PUP.WebCompanion, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago).

If Adaware-Privacy.resources.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.WebCompanion.

Product Name: Adaware Privacy
Company Name: Adaware
MD5: 6f5d97d541081368dadb807dbfe6fb83
Size: 40 KB
First Published: 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.WebCompanion (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-17 23:00:56 (2 years ago)
Adaware-Privacy.resources.dll 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.

Signed By: Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.)
Status: Valid

The signature on Adaware-Privacy.resources.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.

%temp%\adawareprivacy.zip\application
%programfiles%\adaware\adaware privacy\application

ThreatInfo has observed Adaware-Privacy.resources.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Adaware-Privacy.resources.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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.

Adaware-Privacy.resources.dll 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0000885e
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: 6b491653-3017-40f6-bacf-e650e46aa892

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 28672

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 27136 bytes · 94.6% of section data
MD5 f2ac1a004a7dd9c14f47ce0e02f74182
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 71e1d9873ab11a82ad143399ba1385bb
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 334f7e1ff750f1606fe3a0330b0312f3

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.WebCompanion

This report identifies Adaware-Privacy.resources.dll by MD5 6f5d97d541081368dadb807dbfe6fb83. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 6f5d97d541081368dadb807dbfe6fb83.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.