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Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B threat report

Detected as Adware.SweetIM File reputation report
MD5 6b01b2ca15cbcad7a4b10c1ddb3b0363
Latest seen 2026-01-07 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
First seen 2018-02-15 10:09:14 (8 years ago)
Size 654 KB
Publisher Newtonsoft
Product Json.NET
Signed by SweetLabs Inc.

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Detection name
Adware.SweetIM
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-07 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
File hash
6b01b2ca15cbcad7a4b10c1ddb3b0363
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SweetIM, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-15 10:09:14 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-07 23:00:57 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by SweetLabs Inc.. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B 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 Adware.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-07 23:00:57 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B 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 Adware.SweetIM.

Product Name: Json.NET
Company Name: Newtonsoft
MD5: 6b01b2ca15cbcad7a4b10c1ddb3b0363
Size: 654 KB
First Published: 2018-02-15 10:09:14 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-07 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
Status: Adware.SweetIM (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-07 23:00:57 (4 months ago)
Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B 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: SweetLabs Inc.
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%localappdata%\host app service
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\lenovo\appdata\local\host app service
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\nono\appdata\local\host app service
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\exuieaoeii
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\x3cf3ednhm
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2312713106-2055413743-4065066766-1001\$r5h6ic7\quarantine\exuieaoeii
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\3solbph71y
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\idcdjoyapn
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\rywtiizs2t
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\jonat\appdata\local\host app service

ThreatInfo has observed Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B 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.

Newtonsoft.Json.dll Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B 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.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B 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 0x000a0cfe
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 653312

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

.text 651264 bytes · 99.7% of section data
MD5 f4a9c8c75e4c571bcbd03a877b8a2698
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 9a9b29697503046994ca219c9854af0d
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 63da9d2a8f6f6df97af71caa63881f75

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 Adware.SweetIM

This report identifies Newtonsoft.Json.dll#64EE08C5F7337E2B by MD5 6b01b2ca15cbcad7a4b10c1ddb3b0363. It is part of the Adware 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 6b01b2ca15cbcad7a4b10c1ddb3b0363.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.