GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).dll threat report

Detected as PUP.MyCleanPC File reputation report
MD5 4dd20d5bd67f49d0c1505437741128f8
Latest seen 2023-06-01 23:24:49 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-01 23:15:53 (2 years ago)
Size 517 KB
Publisher Newtonsoft
Product Json.NET
Signed by RealDefense LLC

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.MyCleanPC. 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.MyCleanPC
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-06-01 23:24:49 (2 years ago)
File hash
4dd20d5bd67f49d0c1505437741128f8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.MyCleanPC, 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 2023-06-01 23:15:53 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-01 23:24:49 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Newtonsoft. Product metadata: Json.NET.

Digital signature

Signed by RealDefense LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Json.NET. The reported company name is Newtonsoft. The current detection status is PUP.MyCleanPC, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-01 23:24:49 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).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.MyCleanPC.

Product Name: Json.NET
Company Name: Newtonsoft
MD5: 4dd20d5bd67f49d0c1505437741128f8
Size: 517 KB
First Published: 2023-06-01 23:15:53 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-01 23:24:49 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.MyCleanPC (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-01 23:24:49 (2 years ago)
Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).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.

Signed By: RealDefense LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).dll 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.

%sysdrive%\filehistory\chief of sinners\desktop-o8m7ae8\data\c\program files (x86)
%sysdrive%\filehistory\chief of sinners\desktop-o8m7ae8\data\c\users\chief of sinners\appdata\roaming\mycleanid\mycleanid 4.0.9\install

ThreatInfo has observed Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).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 Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).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.

Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).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 0x00080b4a
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 521728

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

.text 519680 bytes · 99.6% of section data
MD5 4c7b407fa1df34219832c45e521c3433
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 f9c128e31aa019a247bbc949b284f206
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 0209243d61be0381fd06de2d1a173872

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.MyCleanPC

This report identifies Newtonsoft.Json (2022_07_14 22_17_56 UTC).dll by MD5 4dd20d5bd67f49d0c1505437741128f8. 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 4dd20d5bd67f49d0c1505437741128f8.
  • 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.