GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

catalogmaker.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Amonetize (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 01a0c0ee37da7bbef730f43f1b1fa7cf
Latest seen 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-14 01:01:42 (2 weeks ago)
Size 283 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

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
01a0c0ee37da7bbef730f43f1b1fa7cf
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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

catalogmaker.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 catalogmaker.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: 01a0c0ee37da7bbef730f43f1b1fa7cf
Size: 283 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

catalogmaker.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%

ThreatInfo has observed catalogmaker.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 catalogmaker.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 catalogmaker.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

catalogmaker.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 0x000011b0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 288256

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

.text 243200 bytes · 84.4% of section data
MD5 889c1b74b422e2bd397747b8e57a9493
.data 15872 bytes · 5.5% of section data
MD5 72939677b3bb1966a48b9763f037aaef
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.idata 3072 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 2bf64937778e5d15b703c7230d93800a
.edata 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e219aa480a3e6590b1fe66e1f1550ec7
.rsrc 8192 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 206c4f7cd87e57a8fc7e4a8d632c944c
.reloc 16896 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 a90b1fc9517a34210a482b47c010f113

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 catalogmaker.dll by MD5 01a0c0ee37da7bbef730f43f1b1fa7cf. 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 01a0c0ee37da7bbef730f43f1b1fa7cf.
  • 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.