GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
CID.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-10 05:33:14 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 3a18cb62a38fc3afc6a42571be6df015
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2021-01-10 05:30:36 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 05:33:14 (5 years ago).
Signed by BEIJING QIYI CENTURY SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
CID.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 爱奇艺. The reported company name is iQIYI.COM. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 05:33:14 (5 years ago).
If CID.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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | 爱奇艺 |
| Company Name: | iQIYI.COM |
| MD5: | 3a18cb62a38fc3afc6a42571be6df015 |
| Size: | 144 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-10 05:30:36 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-10 05:33:14 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-10 05:33:14 (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: | BEIJING QIYI CENTURY SCIENCE&TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on CID.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\桌面文件整理\爱奇艺_v7.12.126.2563_去广告绿色版v2.rar |
| %desktop%\爱奇艺_v7.12.126.2563_去广告绿色版v2 |
ThreatInfo has observed CID.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 CID.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 100.0% 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 CID.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.
Analysis
CID.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.
34ef718042fc2f8544e7d4820c0c318e
880c8ef793d8bc3e8bd834ba358689ca
da8427f298359350ec793d8f049216a6
9ff4d7d130dd2bd7433d4e576d34aa5a
e71e1f2028ee9c9e17dc7b1b3a0d20f6
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.Gen
This report identifies CID.dll by MD5 3a18cb62a38fc3afc6a42571be6df015. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.