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SCAPI.dll.0.old file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c16ab6e720c4fb0097a7019d591d05c9
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:53:43 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-04-29 00:02:28 (8 years ago)
Size 91 KB
Publisher Protected.net
Product Ultimate Antivirus by Protected.net
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-04-29 00:02:28 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:53:43 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Protected.net. Product metadata: Ultimate Antivirus by Protected.net.

Digital signature

Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

SCAPI.dll.0.old is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Ultimate Antivirus by Protected.net. The reported company name is Protected.net. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:53:43 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Ultimate Antivirus by Protected.net
Company Name: Protected.net
MD5: c16ab6e720c4fb0097a7019d591d05c9
Size: 91 KB
First Published: 2018-04-29 00:02:28 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:53:43 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:53:43 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Protected Antivirus Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on SCAPI.dll.0.old 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.

Common Places:

%programfiles%
%sysdrive%\programmi

ThreatInfo has observed SCAPI.dll.0.old 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.

File Names:

3 observed names
SCAPI.dll SCAPI.dll.788.old SCAPI.dll.0.old

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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen SCAPI.dll.0.old across 35 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 35.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 35.8% 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 66.8%
Windows 7 23.5%
Windows 8.1 6.3%
Windows 8 2.2%
Windows Vista 0.7%
Windows XP 0.4%

The most common operating system signal for SCAPI.dll.0.old is Windows 10 with 66.8% 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

SCAPI.dll.0.old 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00002b32
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: c0de8db1-d351-4c43-a36c-1cf0961e7a79

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 74752

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

.text 7680 bytes · 10.3% of section data
MD5 ad36aca3cda0bfd4205f85f0057b30f4
.rdata 22016 bytes · 29.5% of section data
MD5 102c298cb228c9f4b3c6a3a033c80953
.data 512 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 01282267c975c5d70fe273d9f2c82f91
.rsrc 43520 bytes · 58.2% of section data
MD5 70ad520dea87a058639a8b20678fb834
.reloc 1024 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 ce051f4a71fe3768ab7d2607b2526165

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with c16ab6e720c4fb0097a7019d591d05c9.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.