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GAMethods.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 81be7c08a0720d7c2c1b1b3e56bd2a1c
Latest seen 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
Size 655 KB
Publisher Esri
Product ArcGIS

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Detection name
Trojan.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
File hash
81be7c08a0720d7c2c1b1b3e56bd2a1c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Esri. Product metadata: ArcGIS.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

GAMethods.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ArcGIS. The reported company name is Esri. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If GAMethods.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 Trojan.Downloader.

Product Name: ArcGIS
Company Name: Esri
MD5: 81be7c08a0720d7c2c1b1b3e56bd2a1c
Size: 655 KB
First Published: 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-13 23:04:12 (2 years ago)
GAMethods.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.

%programfiles%\arcgis\desktop10.4

ThreatInfo has observed GAMethods.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 GAMethods.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.

GAMethods.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 0x00079711
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 669696

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

.text 521216 bytes · 77.8% of section data
MD5 40a67b54bfb71279fdfb1fac7b57b79a
.rdata 114688 bytes · 17.1% of section data
MD5 123b817366ae37b90a1597e5508e3122
.data 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 de9fdbd69e9e4c098fdebd2dd0069c34
.rsrc 3584 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 d4ea1c0f810a362ca27709288e58f3d4
.reloc 28672 bytes · 4.3% of section data
MD5 8fb4da161627277d2339e7d7decfabc5

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 Trojan.Downloader

This report identifies GAMethods.dll by MD5 81be7c08a0720d7c2c1b1b3e56bd2a1c. It is part of the Trojan 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 81be7c08a0720d7c2c1b1b3e56bd2a1c.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.