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avamsi.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
- 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago)
- File hash
- 482440eba02cd559a079bac4da34b310
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV, 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 2026-02-06 23:02:11 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: Avira Product Family.
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
avamsi.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Product Family. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is PUP.TotalAV, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If avamsi.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: | Avira Product Family |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| MD5: | 482440eba02cd559a079bac4da34b310 |
| Size: | 263 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-06 23:02:11 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (a month ago) |
| Status: | PUP.TotalAV (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-23 23:00:24 (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: | Avira Operations GmbH;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on avamsi.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%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\amsi |
ThreatInfo has observed avamsi.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 avamsi.dll across 4 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 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 avamsi.dll is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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
avamsi.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
5b98f0c523daf6393fcd54c5298972ed
94f5132d155eb0309cee6829a1e1aec2
542d11ac3885fb46ea568f45e2b16317
8c91eee04e8594e98be347e874df8b77
3f4d219a973b4528464fc5f3292befea
3e68e37365803a256ec6705a91502e0c
c06555bff49e5db0d4fcbd6d4866b893
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 avamsi.dll by MD5 482440eba02cd559a079bac4da34b310. 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.