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ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.PCProtect. 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.PCProtect
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-11-05 21:51:10 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- d23ee6faf90c1ab3e17381e220f514a0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.PCProtect, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-08-03 20:52:24 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-05 21:51:10 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: NetFilterSDK.com. Product metadata: NetFilterSDK.
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with NetFilterSDK. The reported company name is NetFilterSDK.com. The current detection status is PUP.PCProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-05 21:51:10 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.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.PCProtect.
File Details
| Product Name: | NetFilterSDK |
| Company Name: | NetFilterSDK.com |
| MD5: | d23ee6faf90c1ab3e17381e220f514a0 |
| Size: | 684 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-08-03 20:52:24 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-05 21:51:10 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.PCProtect (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-05 21:51:10 (4 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Protected Antivirus Limited |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.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 ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.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 United States 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 ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.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
ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
99643555b4c3c3f0a3781bef41570d22
af0269fcc078ea5c6097750c087a5ac4
019e84ca9b15b33077f56246ca5da8fc
bc78143abd047cc5f6b5879ec172b18a
23d0109a354e4e5f17922a76656cf4bd
45df6393dae202885ec3c427844c5e7e
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.PCProtect
This report identifies ProtocolFilters_IObitDel.dll by MD5 d23ee6faf90c1ab3e17381e220f514a0. 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.