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libcurl_x86.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Downloader File reputation report
MD5 2f19d1598536d33c73fece4dfb3633d1
Latest seen 2021-02-28 04:25:01 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-23 11:27:04 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
Adware.Downloader
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-02-28 04:25:01 (5 years ago)
File hash
2f19d1598536d33c73fece4dfb3633d1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Downloader, 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 2020-12-23 11:27:04 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-28 04:25:01 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The curl library, https://curl.haxx.se/. Product metadata: The curl library.

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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

libcurl_x86.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The curl library. The reported company name is The curl library, https://curl.haxx.se/. The current detection status is Adware.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-28 04:25:01 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If libcurl_x86.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.

Product Name: The curl library
Company Name: The curl library, https://curl.haxx.se/
MD5: 2f19d1598536d33c73fece4dfb3633d1
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2020-12-23 11:27:04 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-02-28 04:25:01 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.Downloader (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-02-28 04:25:01 (5 years ago)
libcurl_x86.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 libcurl_x86.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\2345safecenter

ThreatInfo has observed libcurl_x86.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 libcurl_x86.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.

libcurl_x86.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00156988
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 2225664

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

.text 1753600 bytes · 78.8% of section data
MD5 73f74d546d5e2f69be4e644395273ed4
.rdata 351232 bytes · 15.8% of section data
MD5 075e5bf2d7336a23efd95469d821de7e
.data 44544 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 80401861f5ff18c124033dba8f999030
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 48e6a0c46b4f36559df579f1b30c49c1
.reloc 74752 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 e1a1bc033407e0b958b4b616f962f48b

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 libcurl_x86.dll by MD5 2f19d1598536d33c73fece4dfb3633d1. 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 2f19d1598536d33c73fece4dfb3633d1.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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