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epp-sdk.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.TotalAV. 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.TotalAV
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago)
- File hash
- 00ca075212589b3f30b208fd1100dbcb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.TotalAV.
First seen 2025-01-03 23:02:47 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago).
Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH . Product metadata: Endpoint Protection SDK .
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
epp-sdk.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Endpoint Protection SDK . The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH . The current detection status is PUP.TotalAV, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago).
If epp-sdk.exe 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.TotalAV.
File Details
| Product Name: | Endpoint Protection SDK |
| Company Name: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| MD5: | 00ca075212589b3f30b208fd1100dbcb |
| Size: | 213 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-01-03 23:02:47 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | PUP.TotalAV (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-05 23:01:11 (3 months 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: | Avira Operations GmbH |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on epp-sdk.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
| %commonappdata%\totalav\updates |
ThreatInfo has observed epp-sdk.exe 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.
Geography:
1 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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:
The most common operating system signal for epp-sdk.exe 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
epp-sdk.exe 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.
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8ced971d8a7705c98b173e255d8c9aa7
8d4e1e508031afe235bf121c80fd7d5f
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8f2f090acd9622c88a6a852e72f94e96
fec66726d7b5f56dc0fc3e4fa7a7b000
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.TotalAV
This report identifies epp-sdk.exe by MD5 00ca075212589b3f30b208fd1100dbcb. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.