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dztpinst.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.MindSpark File reputation report
MD5 3464244ae678afdc6e23f37702e2b906
Latest seen 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago)
Size 373 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.MindSpark. 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.MindSpark
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago)
File hash
3464244ae678afdc6e23f37702e2b906
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.MindSpark, 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 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: ThirdPartyInstaller Module.

Digital signature

Signed by Mindspark Interactive Network. 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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

dztpinst.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ThirdPartyInstaller Module. The current detection status is Adware.MindSpark, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If dztpinst.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.MindSpark.

Product Name: ThirdPartyInstaller Module
MD5: 3464244ae678afdc6e23f37702e2b906
Size: 373 KB
First Published: 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.MindSpark (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-15 23:45:51 (2 years ago)
dztpinst.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: Mindspark Interactive Network
Status: Valid

The signature on dztpinst.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed dztpinst.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for dztpinst.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.

dztpinst.dll is identified as pe for -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 -bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00019d42
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 374784

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

.text 191488 bytes · 51.1% of section data
MD5 32c24e0ac8a2238b179d162be3130aa8
.rdata 74240 bytes · 19.8% of section data
MD5 551c6ce5409861047777ebedb75e46a3
.data 9216 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 d3288573e89c2f2f4a996025ff92c041
TRDPRT_I 84992 bytes · 22.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 12196f4cfe2d70c3c0d87e2d798080eb
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 f1842359e5e0e48f55f973f9a376644f
.reloc 13312 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 627d2adfe06b49ddd7481eb0e14cc069

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.MindSpark

This report identifies dztpinst.dll by MD5 3464244ae678afdc6e23f37702e2b906. 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 3464244ae678afdc6e23f37702e2b906.
  • 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.