Controls.dll threat report

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Analyst brief

What this report says

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detects Controls.dll as Worm.Ramnit. The sample was last observed on 2021-01-07 00:18:04 (5 years ago) and reports publisher metadata associated with MediaTek Inc. / Controls Module. This detection belongs to the Worm report group, where related files are organized by family-level behavior and prevalence.

This page combines the detection verdict with file identity, publisher metadata, alternate names, observed paths, geography, OS signals, and PE details so the report reads as a triage record rather than a standalone download page.

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Worm.Ramnit. 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

Worm.Ramnit

Recommended action

Scan and remove

Last analysis

2021-01-07 00:18:04 (5 years ago)

File hash

f0be2a558ebfd3b2708b35051c730c11

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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Ramnit, part of the Worm threat category.

Category context

Malware capable of spreading across systems, removable media, or networks. Related Worm reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 00:18:04 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 00:18:04 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MediaTek Inc.. Product metadata: Controls Module.

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 Worm category for related samples and common context.

Controls.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Controls Module. The reported company name is MediaTek Inc.. The current detection status is Worm.Ramnit, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 00:18:04 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Worm reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Controls.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 Worm.Ramnit.

File Details

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.

ThreatInfo has observed Controls.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.

The most common operating system signal for Controls.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

Controls.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 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 Worm.Ramnit

This report identifies Controls.dll by MD5 f0be2a558ebfd3b2708b35051c730c11. It is part of the Worm 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 f0be2a558ebfd3b2708b35051c730c11.
• 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 Worm category to compare similar reports.