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AviraImp.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 fff676fca790546e21c517224fb9cb8b
Latest seen 2023-02-06 23:25:51 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago)
Size 664 KB
Publisher 360.cn
Product 360安全衛士

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic). 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.ELEX (Heuristic)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-02-06 23:25:51 (3 years ago)
File hash
fff676fca790546e21c517224fb9cb8b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-06 23:25:51 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 360.cn. Product metadata: 360安全衛士.

Digital signature

Signed by Qihoo 360 Software (Beijing) Company Limited. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

AviraImp.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 360安全衛士. The reported company name is 360.cn. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-06 23:25:51 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If AviraImp.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.ELEX (Heuristic).

Product Name: 360安全衛士
Company Name: 360.cn
MD5: fff676fca790546e21c517224fb9cb8b
Size: 664 KB
First Published: 2017-05-31 04:06:16 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-06 23:25:51 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-06 23:25:51 (3 years ago)
AviraImp.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.

The signature on AviraImp.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.

%programfiles%\psafe\total\deepscan\sdeng
%programfiles%\psafe\total\deepscan

ThreatInfo has observed AviraImp.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 7 89.5%
Windows 8.1 5.3%
Windows 10 5.3%

The most common operating system signal for AviraImp.dll is Windows 7 with 89.5% 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.

AviraImp.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0004cd5f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 671744

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

.text 507904 bytes · 75.6% of section data
MD5 468830e6fc480fb0835b102ab6b7f52e
.rdata 111616 bytes · 16.6% of section data
MD5 a193278979c8da6f2e3ba4209b03b63d
.data 16384 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 820e330084cf3771be965f5d641f9745
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 e144fc08b31f8a571db66dbfa85ea63c
.reloc 33280 bytes · 5.0% of section data
MD5 ded70a0851aeaae09e07b7c6eb7951a9

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.ELEX (Heuristic)

This report identifies AviraImp.dll by MD5 fff676fca790546e21c517224fb9cb8b. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with fff676fca790546e21c517224fb9cb8b.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.