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SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Linkury. 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
- Adware.Linkury
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-02-18 23:00:59 (3 months ago)
- File hash
- 1a49ca4a422210f9131a88ce721566bd
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Linkury, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-06-01 14:02:21 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-18 23:00:59 (3 months ago).
Signed by Linkury. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Linkury, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-18 23:00:59 (3 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir 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.Linkury.
File Details
| MD5: | 1a49ca4a422210f9131a88ce721566bd |
| Size: | 96 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-06-01 14:02:21 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-18 23:00:59 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Linkury (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-18 23:00:59 (3 months 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: | Linkury |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir 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:
| %localappdata%\smartbar\application\helperbar@helperbar.com\components |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\users\hans-jürgen winter\appdata\local\smartbar\application\helperbar@helperbar.com |
| %sysdrive%\florian-tosh\backup set 2013-11-03 190001\backup files 2013-11-03 190001\backup files 1.zip\c\users\florian\appdata\local\smartbar\application\helperbar@helperbar.com |
| %sysdrive%\florian-tosh\backup set 2013-10-20 190006\backup files 2013-10-20 190006\backup files 2.zip\c\users\florian\appdata\local\smartbar\application\helperbar@helperbar.com |
| %sysdrive%\backup my data\alb\appdata\local\smartbar\application\helperbar@helperbar.com |
| %ffprofile%\extensions\{089248dd-5b0f-634c-396a-7dc9489138d6} |
| %ffprofile%\extensions\{0a2f6b3d-50ba-43db-b090-ba3f27f851f2} |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\users\desert east\appdata\local\smartbar\application\helperbar@helperbar.com |
| %ffprofile%\extensions\{2c88332d-77ef-90b0-6137-06b50fb94b4a} |
| %ffprofile%\extensions\staged\{2c88332d-77ef-90b0-6137-06b50fb94b4a} |
ThreatInfo has observed SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir 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:
2 observed namesThis 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 SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir across 10 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 13.3% 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 SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir is Windows 10 with 53.3% 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
SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir 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.
50cc2e131e6892d909ee0fbc66c20cad
7a655b944387261ef7ac78d201d74f57
89d74fd11f427efe4ac20f18e8ea594f
0f3719c2e8b3ee014f4626ddacae8ab4
67259f9d70f96e9ebd6113dd65412f20
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.Linkury
This report identifies SmartbarFireFoxRemotePlugin_24.dll.vir by MD5 1a49ca4a422210f9131a88ce721566bd. 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.