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jzipshell.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.Visicom. 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.Visicom
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-06 04:20:56 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 552e8420497b37c8b789336000f51955
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Visicom, 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 2017-07-25 12:45:41 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-06 04:20:56 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Bandoo Media Inc. Product metadata: jZip.
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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
jzipshell.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with jZip. The reported company name is Bandoo Media Inc. The current detection status is Adware.Visicom, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-06 04:20:56 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If jzipshell.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.Visicom.
File Details
| Product Name: | jZip |
| Company Name: | Bandoo Media Inc |
| MD5: | 552e8420497b37c8b789336000f51955 |
| Size: | 670 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-25 12:45:41 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-06 04:20:56 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Visicom (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-06 04:20:56 (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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\jzip |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed jzipshell.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.
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 jzipshell.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 United Kingdom with 57.1% 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 jzipshell.dll is Windows 10 with 71.4% 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
jzipshell.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
55b8811b80bbc6a3cdaeeca35b36696f
4a6b89489248a7eb13dc12fa0770c9ba
a361795042e72e33563ffa412ecc7379
0d002776c2ebdb395429b2cf97f3f3dd
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
53608f8203a12a9b0494ff0e31ba165c
f22943d75241dd8f2ca4b15e01b420a0
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.Visicom
This report identifies jzipshell.dll by MD5 552e8420497b37c8b789336000f51955. 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.