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aesbx.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.TotalAV File reputation report
MD5 130bdc3b540cd4688f443e0c117e5a29
Latest seen 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago)
First seen 2024-07-15 23:01:46 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Product AVSBX

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Detection name
PUP.TotalAV
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago)
File hash
130bdc3b540cd4688f443e0c117e5a29
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV.

Timeline

First seen 2024-07-15 23:01:46 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-12 23:01:06 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: AVSBX.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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.

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.

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)
aesbx.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.

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.

%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.

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The 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.

Windows 10 95.0%
Windows 8.1 5.0%

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.

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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00129df5
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 1651712

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

.text 1285120 bytes · 77.8% of section data
MD5 efbec5dd08dbcd17075c801f5f938775
.rdata 137728 bytes · 8.3% of section data
MD5 6dd0f5d1ce364a84bc4af65f0f3f258d
.data 201216 bytes · 12.2% of section data
MD5 fe66015694fa977f02eaf393614f69c4
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 930d36b4dbe38464e1f06b368b5dc6f7
.reloc 26112 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 130bdc3b540cd4688f443e0c117e5a29.
  • 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.