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kdefaultsoftsdk64.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Softcnapp File reputation report
MD5 44bd74dd6aa1f591efb43f7287e2cb16
Latest seen 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago)
Size 199 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Softcnapp. 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.Softcnapp
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago)
File hash
44bd74dd6aa1f591efb43f7287e2cb16
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Softcnapp, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Kingsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Kingsoft Internet Security.

Digital signature

Signed by 茉柏枘(上海)软件科技有限公司. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

kdefaultsoftsdk64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Kingsoft Internet Security. The reported company name is Kingsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Adware.Softcnapp, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If kdefaultsoftsdk64.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.Softcnapp.

Product Name: Kingsoft Internet Security
Company Name: Kingsoft Corporation
MD5: 44bd74dd6aa1f591efb43f7287e2cb16
Size: 199 KB
First Published: 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Softcnapp (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-04 23:56:23 (3 years ago)
kdefaultsoftsdk64.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 kdefaultsoftsdk64.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%

ThreatInfo has observed kdefaultsoftsdk64.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 kdefaultsoftsdk64.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.

kdefaultsoftsdk64.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 0x0000b4b8
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 186880

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

.text 115712 bytes · 61.9% of section data
MD5 cf3dd4deaa32ce9c546cccff7a1e69b5
.rdata 56320 bytes · 30.1% of section data
MD5 9d7d042c7594673270a76cef9a327cb0
.data 3584 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 d5b9a9cfcfdff8c5ace83bd745853851
.pdata 6656 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 51a6e19e06a3a69d2ce9667a3c390a5c
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 99009065120c6bc31186bfa90daff44e
.tls 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 2941e3157fed6ecd647fdcf4d4743999
.reloc 2048 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 fe900ff53271cde34e3b259f47ef0b21

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.Softcnapp

This report identifies kdefaultsoftsdk64.dll by MD5 44bd74dd6aa1f591efb43f7287e2cb16. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 44bd74dd6aa1f591efb43f7287e2cb16.
  • 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 Adware category to compare similar reports.