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aesbx.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.TotalAV. 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.TotalAV
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 130bdc3b540cd4688f443e0c117e5a29
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV.
First seen 2024-07-15 23:01:46 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVSBX.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. 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
aesbx.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVSBX. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is PUP.TotalAV, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago).
If aesbx.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.TotalAV.
File Details
| Product Name: | AVSBX |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| MD5: | 130bdc3b540cd4688f443e0c117e5a29 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-15 23:01:46 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.TotalAV (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months 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: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on aesbx.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%\pcprotect |
| %programfiles%\scanguard |
| %appdata%\shield antivirus |
| %programfiles%\totalav |
ThreatInfo has observed aesbx.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.
Geography:
10 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 aesbx.dll is Windows 10 with 95.0% 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
aesbx.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.
efbec5dd08dbcd17075c801f5f938775
6dd0f5d1ce364a84bc4af65f0f3f258d
fe66015694fa977f02eaf393614f69c4
930d36b4dbe38464e1f06b368b5dc6f7
b2b2d13a1c5ea9feb605aeca1f9ae647
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.TotalAV
This report identifies aesbx.dll by MD5 130bdc3b540cd4688f443e0c117e5a29. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.