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SdHipsDefProtect.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 d59d208d39599cb9437f47c69cf64cc5
Latest seen 2021-02-28 04:21:58 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-23 11:32:45 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Publisher 2345.cc

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-28 04:21:58 (5 years ago)
File hash
d59d208d39599cb9437f47c69cf64cc5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, 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 2020-12-23 11:32:45 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-28 04:21:58 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 2345.cc. Product metadata: 2345安全卫士中心.

Digital signature

Signed by Shanghai 2345 Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

SdHipsDefProtect.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 2345安全卫士中心. The reported company name is 2345.cc. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-28 04:21:58 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SdHipsDefProtect.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 Adware.Downloader.

Product Name: 2345安全卫士中心
Company Name: 2345.cc
MD5: d59d208d39599cb9437f47c69cf64cc5
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2020-12-23 11:32:45 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-28 04:21:58 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-28 04:21:58 (5 years ago)
SdHipsDefProtect.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.

The signature on SdHipsDefProtect.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.

%programfiles%\2345soft\2345safecenter

ThreatInfo has observed SdHipsDefProtect.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 SdHipsDefProtect.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.

SdHipsDefProtect.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x001482b0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 2361856

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

.text 1678336 bytes · 71.1% of section data
MD5 5981b110fa4ebc2b3564713479eb3bb2
.rdata 537600 bytes · 22.8% of section data
MD5 1bafd24c24a2910199f34e8708387289
.data 5632 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 5ed72ceb8bd59ff9a3013365fc750d39
.msvcjmc 10240 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 224e1b98412b467eba401f4cfff9a6ea
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 baa63389d7a566f65ae119dab680f817
.reloc 128000 bytes · 5.4% of section data
MD5 34991d84c07081097c7bb4feeb406527

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.Downloader

This report identifies SdHipsDefProtect.dll by MD5 d59d208d39599cb9437f47c69cf64cc5. 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 d59d208d39599cb9437f47c69cf64cc5.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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