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libcrypto-3-x64.dll threat report

Detected as PUP.WebCompanion File reputation report
MD5 a35452b383cdc0e758b99281b603e413
Latest seen 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago)
Size 5 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.WebCompanion. 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.WebCompanion
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
a35452b383cdc0e758b99281b603e413
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.WebCompanion, 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 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/. Product metadata: The OpenSSL Toolkit.

Digital signature

Signed by Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.). 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.

libcrypto-3-x64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The OpenSSL Toolkit. The reported company name is The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/. The current detection status is PUP.WebCompanion, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If libcrypto-3-x64.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.WebCompanion.

Product Name: The OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/
MD5: a35452b383cdc0e758b99281b603e413
Size: 5 MB
First Published: 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago)
Status: PUP.WebCompanion (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-12 23:01:06 (2 weeks ago)
libcrypto-3-x64.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.

Signed By: Adaware Software (7270356 CANADA INC.)
Status: Valid

The signature on libcrypto-3-x64.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%\avanquest\driver updater\application

ThreatInfo has observed libcrypto-3-x64.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 libcrypto-3-x64.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.

libcrypto-3-x64.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 0x0036b014
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 5240320

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

.text 3581440 bytes · 68.3% of section data
MD5 d0b088553d4357ce819ed3b033e9f9a9
.rdata 1414144 bytes · 27.0% of section data
MD5 39e41759673ab50047d0b245a21ab328
.data 17408 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 fde1bd9ddf5d29ce009e20dd1a518434
.pdata 174592 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 88e72263c11d08e72a4a11fed8d9c8f5
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bfad7e827af4d2ce47313fd4b8cb133a
.reloc 51712 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 65bbd7664522f468a4c7b49efff883b5

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.WebCompanion

This report identifies libcrypto-3-x64.dll by MD5 a35452b383cdc0e758b99281b603e413. 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 a35452b383cdc0e758b99281b603e413.
  • 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.