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ffresources.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.Downloader. 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.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago)
- File hash
- a02bcb1a6f30649f5f1811c944ea6911
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, 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 2018-10-26 20:12:07 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago).
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
ffresources.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ffresources.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.Downloader.
File Details
| MD5: | a02bcb1a6f30649f5f1811c944ea6911 |
| Size: | 17 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-10-26 20:12:07 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-27 23:00:34 (a month 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:
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-607440925-3627190022-4086158511-1000 |
| %sysdrive%\games |
| %sysdrive%\العاب بنات\السمكة واحد واتنين |
| %sysdrive%\magdy\games |
| %sysdrive%\magdy\games\الفراخ_3 |
| %profile%\aber samir\desktop\العاب عمار2\copy of fishing craze.yolyana |
| %profile%\aber samir\desktop\العاب عمار2 |
| %sysdrive%\ألعاب |
| %sysdrive%\เกมส์2 |
ThreatInfo has observed ffresources.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 ffresources.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 77.2% 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 ffresources.dll is Windows 10 with 49.2% 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
ffresources.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.
81369ffa1f30c7fb7ff323a13c9d8af0
49091352c00566abc8ef3afcf6e2572a
b814a1254d8e80cb4ab3893eba07e93c
cb39252a76b7100490a28d9a2a9f039b
c58773fbc7969cf31cdf3501ef3a2403
138d0503681249f2a3e3df65d24bea97
f228130c1f2ac405a2e4ad6690701240
00000000000000000000000000000000
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.Downloader
This report identifies ffresources.dll by MD5 a02bcb1a6f30649f5f1811c944ea6911. 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.