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edtool.dll.vir threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-10 11:00:59 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- dd9a05981d3bcd06b44d0979a6a917c7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen.
First seen 2017-05-30 16:08:15 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 11:00:59 (5 years ago).
Product metadata: EncryptT Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by BEIJING QIYI CENTURY SCIENCE@amp;TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.
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.
File context
edtool.dll.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with EncryptT Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 11:00:59 (5 years ago).
If edtool.dll.vir 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.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | EncryptT Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | dd9a05981d3bcd06b44d0979a6a917c7 |
| Size: | 319 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-30 16:08:15 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-10 11:00:59 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-10 11:00:59 (5 years 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: | BEIJING QIYI CENTURY SCIENCE@amp;TECHNOLOGY CO.,LTD. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on edtool.dll.vir 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:
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video\lstyle |
| %temp%\qyanti |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\iqiyi video\lstyle |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-18\$rjk29q0\lstyle |
| %sysdrive%\iqiyi video |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\c\iqiyi video |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\gtxsl1c00g |
ThreatInfo has observed edtool.dll.vir 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:
2 observed namesThis 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 edtool.dll.vir across 14 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 15.8% 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 edtool.dll.vir is Windows 10 with 47.4% 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
edtool.dll.vir 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
e93ea2643fc3b4d0308cf6b5e1f0cfde
6dc74bba691a4fabe673113183c7565c
402139cbaf51ae514c468f396080e7a8
093bdc4cd41a4ee938f98cbcdb72991c
4ec19464176ff47487ddcd14bd15c93b
6e3ed873aedd38d0b2e1e68d022b1ba9
98e1401f03ff4bcd95e462f6bfbce2da
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.Gen
This report identifies edtool.dll.vir by MD5 dd9a05981d3bcd06b44d0979a6a917c7. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.