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Signed scanner.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.ExtHeur!. 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.ExtHeur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- a6f2f527c6b3151bf50aa05e8790cb12
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, 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 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: Signed scanner. Product metadata: Signed scanner.
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
Signed scanner.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Signed scanner. The reported company name is Signed scanner. The current detection status is Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Signed scanner.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.ExtHeur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Signed scanner |
| Company Name: | Signed scanner |
| MD5: | a6f2f527c6b3151bf50aa05e8790cb12 |
| Size: | 8 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 20:00:32 (5 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:
| %desktop%\signed scanner\signed scanner\obj\release\net10.0-windows\win-x64 |
ThreatInfo has observed Signed scanner.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 Signed scanner.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 Spain 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 Signed scanner.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
Signed scanner.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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 21ce13dd-4d7a-4887-87b6-6f57d4f896bd |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
de029840b4a8d3eab4bba2120df0d795
a1e4b964cc61b7593d2a6e0f96e26d6a
096b057813d1987aa102328c16f8abcf
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.ExtHeur!
This report identifies Signed scanner.dll by MD5 a6f2f527c6b3151bf50aa05e8790cb12. 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.