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LAVSplitter.ax 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
- 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- d9a9aedf17c924e271083faf1d095e4b
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes. Product metadata: LAV Splitter.
Signed by J.onaxh Network Technology Co., Ltd.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
LAVSplitter.ax is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with LAV Splitter. The reported company name is 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If LAVSplitter.ax 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: | LAV Splitter |
| Company Name: | 1f0.de - Hendrik Leppkes |
| MD5: | d9a9aedf17c924e271083faf1d095e4b |
| Size: | 549 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-11 23:05:33 (3 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: | J.onaxh Network Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on LAVSplitter.ax is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\hylite |
ThreatInfo has observed LAVSplitter.ax 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 LAVSplitter.ax 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 Hong Kong 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 LAVSplitter.ax 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
LAVSplitter.ax 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.
eed08800bff309873f8b8b49074a8049
b5faaacdf8d3676e5e2059bcc736558a
96fe8358546792b3761f8afeb9bfa4f0
e202e7957cfe2fb9e86d1025c293ba8d
b58667b888fe88ad0221740bc5b9338d
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 LAVSplitter.ax by MD5 d9a9aedf17c924e271083faf1d095e4b. It is part of the PUP 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.