GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Model.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.Watchdog File reputation report
MD5 dc6c8162c4e4c0911ba27c8f6ed2f28b
Latest seen 2025-12-08 23:01:30 (5 months ago)
First seen 2024-10-02 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Advanced Malware Protection. Copyright 2019.
Product Advanced Malware Protection

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Watchdog. 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.Watchdog
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-12-08 23:01:30 (5 months ago)
File hash
dc6c8162c4e4c0911ba27c8f6ed2f28b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Watchdog, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-02 23:02:05 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-12-08 23:01:30 (5 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Advanced Malware Protection. Copyright 2019.. Product metadata: Advanced Malware Protection.

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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

Model.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Advanced Malware Protection. The reported company name is Advanced Malware Protection. Copyright 2019.. The current detection status is PUP.Watchdog, based on the latest analysis from 2025-12-08 23:01:30 (5 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Model.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 PUP.Watchdog.

File Details

Product Name: Advanced Malware Protection
Company Name: Advanced Malware Protection. Copyright 2019.
MD5: dc6c8162c4e4c0911ba27c8f6ed2f28b
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2024-10-02 23:02:05 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-12-08 23:01:30 (5 months ago)
Status: PUP.Watchdog (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-12-08 23:01:30 (5 months ago)

Detection screenshot

Model.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%

ThreatInfo has observed Model.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 Model.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Model.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.

Analysis

Model.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x00001380
Image base 0x6cb00000

PE Sections:

Sections 19
Raw data 1991168

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

.text 1029120 bytes · 51.7% of section data
MD5 22ccbda3883e30ad1a84cc3bf4b54478
.data 7168 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 84e86dd3af00c44f6fa40f3b255ea1bf
.rdata 444416 bytes · 22.3% of section data
MD5 5da9b40e5ede722e9681c281d9a4bac9
/4 305152 bytes · 15.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9a8164b14ee942dce382c50be7b2ae4c
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 7d5581c8b258e3cef14793c6c0a69eb0
.idata 4096 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 901266a2600d34ef88c7458bde073a58
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 ddeec77df36e9067f26adead593da090
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 a04aca363e136626e7cdd64446b8056b
.reloc 35328 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 9edd20e51a19de9e2930abf3cd016b60
/14 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 391f5638cf4e4d6ac8271a94973de901
/29 104448 bytes · 5.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f5aab4e6bfa5f54ca756c01683f2e128
/41 6656 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7842a0b1b35f3546b875a4f1d22a16ed
/55 9728 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cecb4a253c88ea308397b2fd6696ba6a
/67 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c17759dc017ded2c022402bca1e7fb36
/80 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 77a2a3efd20190f171e3242f0761389f
/91 36352 bytes · 1.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48de8b97b101cf93e516086a715a9f6d
/102 4096 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ca846b95b12dc2aebb6cc2376b9cd618

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.Watchdog

This report identifies Model.dll by MD5 dc6c8162c4e4c0911ba27c8f6ed2f28b. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with dc6c8162c4e4c0911ba27c8f6ed2f28b.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.