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SppExtComObjHook.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.AutoKMS. 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
- Hack.AutoKMS
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- a1bfb666f2fd085567fd7f10aa9ee0eb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.AutoKMS, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-03-27 20:43:06 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago).
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 Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
SppExtComObjHook.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.AutoKMS, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If SppExtComObjHook.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 Hack.AutoKMS.
File Details
| MD5: | a1bfb666f2fd085567fd7f10aa9ee0eb |
| Size: | 15 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-03-27 20:43:06 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.AutoKMS (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 15:00:20 (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:
| %system% |
| %sysdrive%\$windows.~bt\newos\windows |
| %sysdrive%\recovered data 05-14-2019 at 21_17_52\ntfs |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\windows |
| %temp% |
| %sysdrive%\system volume information\systemrestore\frstaging\windows |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old.000\windows |
| %windir%\temp |
| %commonappdata%\dell\saremediation\systemrepair\snapshots |
ThreatInfo has observed SppExtComObjHook.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 SppExtComObjHook.dll across 91 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 10.2% 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 SppExtComObjHook.dll is Windows 10 with 91.3% 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
SppExtComObjHook.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
a6d0c61d00300cae6162d89ff30dbdce
38327fc97b69146e65a865959ebce9f5
be7401909bed39b6e0ed525ad04341a5
61c24e93bbd00d8ebb081c687310ed3e
5ccf010ca802275be0445e5d3f5821b4
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 Hack.AutoKMS
This report identifies SppExtComObjHook.dll by MD5 a1bfb666f2fd085567fd7f10aa9ee0eb. It is part of the Hack 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.