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aereg64.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.VuzeDriverBooster. 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
- PUP.VuzeDriverBooster
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-23 23:00:18 (a month ago)
- File hash
- 922b09e6874fe361e491bb309a17fd04
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.VuzeDriverBooster, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-09-01 20:18:05 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-23 23:00:18 (a month ago).
Signed by Azureus Software, Inc.. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
aereg64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is PUP.VuzeDriverBooster, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-23 23:00:18 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If aereg64.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 PUP.VuzeDriverBooster.
File Details
| MD5: | 922b09e6874fe361e491bb309a17fd04 |
| Size: | 103 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-09-01 20:18:05 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-23 23:00:18 (a month ago) |
| Status: | PUP.VuzeDriverBooster (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-23 23:00:18 (a month 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: | Azureus Software, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aereg64.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% |
| %sysdrive%\software |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old\program files |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\vuze |
| %sysdrive%\good sync\program files |
| %sysdrive%\azerus downloads |
ThreatInfo has observed aereg64.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 aereg64.dll across 35 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Australia with 38.2% 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 aereg64.dll is Windows 10 with 93.0% 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
aereg64.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
71ce8ce59a67df122e65ea174ff609c2
fa0d3f6acc5c1e280eb7c8bef2d020e1
97a9ab47f97ca8660e5caa5336ba362c
fbcc2edbe9ee15b301bdc8ba6279667c
cc94d82ebcb1e4bc520a6e05c9d23215
c9d11c7a2b2666732b7850a3937e12e9
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 PUP.VuzeDriverBooster
This report identifies aereg64.dll by MD5 922b09e6874fe361e491bb309a17fd04. It is part of the PUP 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.