GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WZIMGV32.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
- 2025-05-03 23:00:36 (a year ago)
- File hash
- a2e978f5baf367befb197f2f6c0e48b6
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Packed.
First seen 2018-06-18 22:06:00 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2025-05-03 23:00:36 (a year ago).
Company metadata: WinZip Computing, S.L.. Product metadata: WinZip.
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.
File context
WZIMGV32.DLL is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinZip. The reported company name is WinZip Computing, S.L.. The current detection status is Trojan.Packed, based on the latest analysis from 2025-05-03 23:00:36 (a year ago).
If WZIMGV32.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 |
| Company Name: | WinZip Computing, S.L. |
| MD5: | a2e978f5baf367befb197f2f6c0e48b6 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-06-18 22:06:00 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-05-03 23:00:36 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Packed (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-05-03 23:00:36 (a year 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 WZIMGV32.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed WZIMGV32.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 WZIMGV32.DLL across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 33.3% 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 WZIMGV32.DLL is Windows 10 with 77.8% 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
WZIMGV32.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.
7363a5e2ef41fd95af299c502d447eb1
707fdbcf0f05f8227365c8383b85a993
77e968efb1e4f4283224760fc93f0e87
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
eaea8da5ce8e45df26b46a439da39f5a
d2b1c04117c0530014d962439b752f55
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 WZIMGV32.DLL by MD5 a2e978f5baf367befb197f2f6c0e48b6. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.