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avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E threat report

Detected as Adware.SweetIM File reputation report
MD5 28918719e99b7af995bb222d6a0558bc
Latest seen 2024-01-31 23:39:57 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:40 (9 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by SweetLabs Inc.

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Detection name
Adware.SweetIM
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-01-31 23:39:57 (2 years ago)
File hash
28918719e99b7af995bb222d6a0558bc
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SweetIM, 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 2017-05-21 04:03:40 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-31 23:39:57 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by SweetLabs Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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

avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.SweetIM, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-31 23:39:57 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E 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.SweetIM.

File Details

MD5: 28918719e99b7af995bb222d6a0558bc
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2017-05-21 04:03:40 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-31 23:39:57 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.SweetIM (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-31 23:39:57 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E 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: SweetLabs Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E 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:

%localappdata%\host app service\engine
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\rjzdcyxugzpfohmyrolwiiepmzngqtpt\engine
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\skategcojdojcuwdjttjowqoysdfjwzd\engine
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\alex\appdata\local\host app service\engine
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ihqdhxyvaxhjetzgqzdvcqcbscdrpsyv\engine
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\kbkmwvrlyjviwfwrjnqaczmncapaovrr\engine
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\tyfdmgkqunzwczhvfptiordmfzcxjcib\engine
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\gvvrutowqvglpiyubwknialpoldnvmdd\engine
%localappdata%\host app service\engine-old
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ttxbypsdiwnshzabeqfeceyjrcpgmylo\engine

ThreatInfo has observed avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E 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.

File Names:

3 observed names
avcodec-54.dll avcodec-54 (1).dll avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E across 48 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 10.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 10.1% 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 avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E 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

avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E is identified as pe for 32-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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00001058
Image base 0x6a0c0000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 1399808

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

.text 1103872 bytes · 78.9% of section data
MD5 c633349d99f6b8983353d57ddacb9250
.data 5120 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 7d87bae18538ee0501a5397e38ad7725
.rdata 114688 bytes · 8.2% of section data
MD5 38a1734b74570d0751d0304508213c45
.rodata 2560 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 cfe4f3db2bb3eceded3e0f328349808b
/4 141824 bytes · 10.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ad02bff02979ec894bdbfd95903c32f8
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.edata 7168 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 017c880cf1fa7f617698e44a773fab05
.idata 3584 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 8ac18033ebbc0e8d812cbba68cd3eb01
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 b2b8a69269712102880f18379e26f549
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 9e5514d58058bac4d86387e854d4fcf1
.reloc 19968 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 b70b8613582a807d26c2e49c1997af33

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.SweetIM

This report identifies avcodec-54 (1).dll#8E64C2626ADB224E by MD5 28918719e99b7af995bb222d6a0558bc. 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 28918719e99b7af995bb222d6a0558bc.
  • 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.