GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

MSS32.DLL threat report

Detected as Worm.Ramnit File reputation report
MD5 7cee7b62fbaf7cdd170386f86e24215f
Latest seen 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
Size 449 KB
Publisher RAD Game Tools, Inc.
Product Miles Sound System

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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
2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
File hash
7cee7b62fbaf7cdd170386f86e24215f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Ramnit.

Timeline

First seen 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: RAD Game Tools, Inc.. Product metadata: Miles Sound System.

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

MSS32.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Miles Sound System. The reported company name is RAD Game Tools, Inc.. The current detection status is Worm.Ramnit, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago).

If MSS32.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

Product Name: Miles Sound System
Company Name: RAD Game Tools, Inc.
MD5: 7cee7b62fbaf7cdd170386f86e24215f
Size: 449 KB
First Published: 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago)
Status: Worm.Ramnit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-15 23:01:30 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

MSS32.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:

%sysdrive%\games\neighours_from_hell_1

ThreatInfo has observed MSS32.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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen MSS32.DLL across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt 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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MSS32.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.

Analysis

MSS32.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 0x0005f000
Image base 0x21100000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 459264

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

.text 229376 bytes · 49.9% of section data
MD5 3a5841ac277db57fc71bc9cb614284d6
MSSMIXER 18432 bytes · 4.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 671a04c6a1cae968ff10dcd66dc4f2e1
.rdata 58368 bytes · 12.7% of section data
MD5 d3c265ad57f1e0e427d004c32cb9f18b
.data 17920 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 8c8920ae4234cb3c31f1124f08877582
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 63fcbf3c5c7039841c400133b3a859b0
.reloc 22016 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 76940b5014a6b8d4996f3f217784b4e2
.text 110592 bytes · 24.1% of section data
MD5 c66da2c7212a7a9dd19fe426e01006cd

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 MSS32.DLL by MD5 7cee7b62fbaf7cdd170386f86e24215f. 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 7cee7b62fbaf7cdd170386f86e24215f.
  • 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.