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aa_nts.dll threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 480a66902e6e7cdafaa6711e8697ff8c
Latest seen 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago)
First seen 2021-12-19 21:33:47 (4 years ago)
Size 902 KB

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Detection name
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago)
File hash
480a66902e6e7cdafaa6711e8697ff8c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2021-12-19 21:33:47 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago).

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

File context

aa_nts.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago).

If aa_nts.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 General Threat.

File Details

MD5: 480a66902e6e7cdafaa6711e8697ff8c
Size: 902 KB
First Published: 2021-12-19 21:33:47 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

aa_nts.dll 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:

%commonappdata%
%temp%

ThreatInfo has observed aa_nts.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 aa_nts.dll across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 27.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 27.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 86.8%
Windows 7 10.5%
Windows Server 2008 R2 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for aa_nts.dll is Windows 10 with 86.8% 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

aa_nts.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001350
Image base 0x0000000064200000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 923136

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 817152 bytes · 88.5% of section data
MD5 ea1f453ee561508cb055c4959e7485aa
.data 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d2af08b6df51c4319a82933710f21b35
.rdata 66560 bytes · 7.2% of section data
MD5 a45728024114bcf9049e58a48b86c3b0
.pdata 12288 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 7900be9427d88e11269f20063e6bb29e
.xdata 15872 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 db62a04bfa0dc53824a8933b7c473411
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.edata 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 6e2ddbd269c8c3494fa86b6888be4302
.idata 7168 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 9f32c5c636016d14101fbebe326745e1
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 9825bd3d94479631786c7fe1c1c0940e
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.reloc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e0b2a84cc3bdf4a439a5caa19906a0ad

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 General Threat

This report identifies aa_nts.dll by MD5 480a66902e6e7cdafaa6711e8697ff8c. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 480a66902e6e7cdafaa6711e8697ff8c.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.