GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

EVPKernel.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.TopTools File reputation report
MD5 00bbecbe778d22757b176da1683e374c
Latest seen 2025-03-16 23:03:44 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 08:09:33 (8 years ago)
Size 729 KB

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Detection name
Adware.TopTools
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-03-16 23:03:44 (a year ago)
File hash
00bbecbe778d22757b176da1683e374c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.TopTools.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 08:09:33 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-16 23:03:44 (a year ago).

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.

File context

EVPKernel.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.TopTools, based on the latest analysis from 2025-03-16 23:03:44 (a year ago).

If EVPKernel.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.TopTools.

File Details

MD5: 00bbecbe778d22757b176da1683e374c
Size: 729 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 08:09:33 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-16 23:03:44 (a year ago)
Status: Adware.TopTools (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-16 23:03:44 (a year ago)

Detection screenshot

EVPKernel.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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\screensnapshottool\1.1.0.11414
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xrhqwveurbwvqxesfqnyodygesjyrpqu\1.1.0.11414
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\lsaqv6updv\1.1.0.11414
%sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\program files (x86)\screensnapshottool\1.1.0.11414
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gxix4a2dre\1.1.0.11414
%programfiles%\screensnapshottool
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\ozolmrbayf
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\jykntqtqfpzqpvvafesnnmewchwsqccc

ThreatInfo has observed EVPKernel.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.

Geography:

10 observed countries
53.1%
37.8%
3.0%
1.9%
1.9%
1.2%
0.5%
0.2%
0.2%
0.2%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 53.1% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 41.4%
Windows 8.1 28.1%
Windows 10 26.1%
Windows XP 2.3%
Windows 8 1.8%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for EVPKernel.dll is Windows 7 with 41.4% 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

EVPKernel.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 0x00061ddf
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 739840

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

.text 530432 bytes · 71.7% of section data
MD5 a086cd99ccb034bdaa04ac78e84007d8
.rdata 121344 bytes · 16.4% of section data
MD5 cbfb3e1a881d4c8c84ae897e57c9a101
.data 37376 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 9646ba4aa8825f7318cf964e52f23def
.rsrc 20480 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 4cdb02b644b536289a038983ffbd3d5d
.reloc 30208 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 5a6c1d11693f472f5ea8f833aff7dc54

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.TopTools

This report identifies EVPKernel.dll by MD5 00bbecbe778d22757b176da1683e374c. 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 00bbecbe778d22757b176da1683e374c.
  • 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.