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avaspi32.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 82abb93852c66bd7bd7678f7eab3dbed
Latest seen 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
Size 64 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic). 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
Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
82abb93852c66bd7bd7678f7eab3dbed
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic), part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

avaspi32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If avaspi32.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 Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic).

File Details

MD5: 82abb93852c66bd7bd7678f7eab3dbed
Size: 64 KB
First Published: 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

avaspi32.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:

%programfiles%\ssreader36

ThreatInfo has observed avaspi32.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 avaspi32.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for avaspi32.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

avaspi32.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 0x00001000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 60416

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

CODE 43008 bytes · 71.2% of section data
MD5 f08a92aace3af97dbc388fbcb15a6570
DATA 9728 bytes · 16.1% of section data
MD5 bc983aec6f3f2230b6cc782ea8290ca4
.idata 2048 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 a671c34ce2f31cb3d61d4efbc0bab5c0
.edata 1536 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 d2f0ba4f488e480b43734757209dc189
.reloc 3072 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 cc5af35b226a1c465b721e7744aaa464
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 b640d9dc7927eb038727253577612799

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 Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic)

This report identifies avaspi32.dll by MD5 82abb93852c66bd7bd7678f7eab3dbed. It is part of the Adware 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 82abb93852c66bd7bd7678f7eab3dbed.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.