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WINZIPSSHelper.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.Packed. 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.Packed
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 29471efc62e40020408fa033531a6795
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed, 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 2023-12-14 23:44:45 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago).
Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). Product metadata: WinZip System Scanner.
Signed by WinZip Computing. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
WINZIPSSHelper.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip System Scanner. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing). The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WINZIPSSHelper.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.Packed.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinZip System Scanner |
| Company Name: | WinZip Computing, S.L. (WinZip Computing) |
| MD5: | 29471efc62e40020408fa033531a6795 |
| Size: | 669 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-12-14 23:44:45 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Packed (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-20 04:00:14 (a week 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: | WinZip Computing |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WINZIPSSHelper.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\winzip\utils |
ThreatInfo has observed WINZIPSSHelper.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 WINZIPSSHelper.dll across 7 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Indonesia with 25.0% 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 WINZIPSSHelper.dll is Windows 10 with 87.5% 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
WINZIPSSHelper.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
ff87afdb39c6ae5fe9abab71956618f9
a5ed43507be64943e5bfc07c49c44343
d9f62f42765b139333ea0901a153a9ba
3d256bae29415f925680b4ff645ca5de
4c08aa3a6aeda085a4e3cbb8f4ded336
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.Packed
This report identifies WINZIPSSHelper.dll by MD5 29471efc62e40020408fa033531a6795. 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.