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haozipext.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.ChinAd File reputation report
MD5 5184bf1ce929addde06be2b62d537b5a
Latest seen 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago)
Size 728 KB
Publisher 2345移动科技

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.ChinAd. 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.ChinAd
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago)
File hash
5184bf1ce929addde06be2b62d537b5a
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.ChinAd, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 2345移动科技. Product metadata: 2345好压(HaoZip).

Digital signature

Signed by Shanghai 2345 Mobile Technology Co., Ltd.. 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 PUP category for related samples and common context.

haozipext.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 2345好压(HaoZip). The reported company name is 2345移动科技. The current detection status is PUP.ChinAd, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If haozipext.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 PUP.ChinAd.

Product Name: 2345好压(HaoZip)
Company Name: 2345移动科技
MD5: 5184bf1ce929addde06be2b62d537b5a
Size: 728 KB
First Published: 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago)
Status: PUP.ChinAd (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-05 23:01:41 (2 years ago)
haozipext.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.

The signature on haozipext.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.

%programfiles%\2345soft

ThreatInfo has observed haozipext.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 haozipext.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.

haozipext.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0004490c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 723456

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

.text 470528 bytes · 65.0% of section data
MD5 4c2826336431cfd503218c2e84ccdf33
.rdata 201728 bytes · 27.9% of section data
MD5 e9b64cc616948acd54db4d7d7418b584
.data 9728 bytes · 1.3% of section data
MD5 10b72cc896e13c06eb5d37688e223a0c
.pdata 20992 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 91c9af462f2aa8bee023deee7e5e4d77
.rsrc 16384 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 ff38e06c3bfe61dfdd728895bd3454f0
.reloc 4096 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 218dc03098c31b7e0d852d39134e93d3

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.ChinAd

This report identifies haozipext.dll by MD5 5184bf1ce929addde06be2b62d537b5a. It is part of the PUP 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 5184bf1ce929addde06be2b62d537b5a.
  • 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 PUP category to compare similar reports.