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ff_unrar.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX (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.ELEX (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-04-18 23:01:41 (a year ago)
- File hash
- f589c5110bd7a0683131d799529bc9c4
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2019-11-01 04:26:42 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2025-04-18 23:01:41 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Alexander Roshal. Product metadata: RAR decompression library.
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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
ff_unrar.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RAR decompression library. The reported company name is Alexander Roshal. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2025-04-18 23:01:41 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ff_unrar.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.ELEX (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | RAR decompression library |
| Company Name: | Alexander Roshal |
| MD5: | f589c5110bd7a0683131d799529bc9c4 |
| Size: | 153 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-11-01 04:26:42 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-04-18 23:01:41 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-04-18 23:01:41 (a year 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed ff_unrar.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 ff_unrar.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Pakistan with 33.3% 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 ff_unrar.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
ff_unrar.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
6bd031f7839d768dac80b95cdbe5c45c
2f8e4941a0717702c6e50ad511012383
ee1f14cc3b03afebdf7ec7041dedfb0e
7975fa3fe9c16eb57a23e93d73ac8184
7a2b7def272727d8af806bebce9a793e
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.ELEX (Heuristic)
This report identifies ff_unrar.dll by MD5 f589c5110bd7a0683131d799529bc9c4. 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.