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IEShims.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 894cc98b0fbdfc1b3c9fd2e6b5fc48c4
Latest seen 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago)
Size 349 KB

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Detection name
Trojan.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago)
File hash
894cc98b0fbdfc1b3c9fd2e6b5fc48c4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, 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 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Windows® Internet Explorer.

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.

IEShims.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows® Internet Explorer. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If IEShims.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.Gen.

Product Name: Windows® Internet Explorer
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 894cc98b0fbdfc1b3c9fd2e6b5fc48c4
Size: 349 KB
First Published: 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-09-27 23:13:55 (2 years ago)
IEShims.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.

%desktop%\9622-b\program files

ThreatInfo has observed IEShims.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for IEShims.dll is Windows 7 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.

IEShims.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 0x0003f000
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 356352

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

.text 219648 bytes · 61.6% of section data
MD5 e3e492919923302cf97897eb68e1a5f6
.data 4096 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 0a26f96b3237ca811fdce1f1f4cfba6a
.idata 4608 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 330ebe86467ce9cb1fd9f0a9ac0ed4b9
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 516cca6a355f1811cb5f7006cac66429
.reloc 14848 bytes · 4.2% of section data
MD5 66f850df1d072cf5173943e445647700
.text 111616 bytes · 31.3% of section data
MD5 d8c99677052d3dba4e52432d77be3ec0

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.Gen

This report identifies IEShims.dll by MD5 894cc98b0fbdfc1b3c9fd2e6b5fc48c4. 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 894cc98b0fbdfc1b3c9fd2e6b5fc48c4.
  • 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.