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PKVSKeyChecker_protected.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- fd84b4462c31619b3079b5ef721c1a4e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days ago).
Product metadata: noteburner.netflixvideodownloader.win.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
PKVSKeyChecker_protected.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with noteburner.netflixvideodownloader.win. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If PKVSKeyChecker_protected.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 Trojan.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | noteburner.netflixvideodownloader.win |
| MD5: | fd84b4462c31619b3079b5ef721c1a4e |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-25 11:00:44 (2 days 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\noteburner\noteburner netflix video downloader\resources\app |
| %appdata%\noteburner netflix video downloader\com.noteburner.netflix\native |
ThreatInfo has observed PKVSKeyChecker_protected.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 PKVSKeyChecker_protected.dll 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 Germany 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 PKVSKeyChecker_protected.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
PKVSKeyChecker_protected.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
2446157c15295a4d70f8f5a02f39e7db
40a4b44d0f5ef52714e4d919c5702a42
3a39978e3629cd5610341f7ff4a76321
479696a454dd26cd14c2f1f4609ff831
5952a1ad8790970b7c54b781df698aab
dfcf0a46ce015c3b42f5403e5632ee7e
1d865bb8ce9fa476835d4b2e659e1841
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 Trojan.Heur!
This report identifies PKVSKeyChecker_protected.dll by MD5 fd84b4462c31619b3079b5ef721c1a4e. It is part of the Trojan 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.