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libins.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.PullUpdate File reputation report
MD5 9255df9ea4cbeffc85795f92cb04c4f1
Latest seen 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
Size 2 MB
Signed by Ledger Media Ltd

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Detection name
Adware.PullUpdate
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
File hash
9255df9ea4cbeffc85795f92cb04c4f1
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.PullUpdate, 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 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Ledger Media 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.

libins.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.PullUpdate, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If libins.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.PullUpdate.

MD5: 9255df9ea4cbeffc85795f92cb04c4f1
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.PullUpdate (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-11-08 23:00:47 (2 years ago)
libins.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: Ledger Media Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on libins.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 libins.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 libins.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.

libins.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 0x001e760c
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 2458112

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

.text 1986560 bytes · 80.8% of section data
MD5 dc98d83d346f2a80ba88a59a1c6b2034
.itext 6144 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bed6e7eae628744a42e3636b2b7be57b
.data 24064 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 5365397ad7a4822d4cc85577c45e0b29
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.idata 13824 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 77b5eec3b232493b07dd9b5528bcb583
.didata 3072 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 62702f8f11857ef65810f47e022d7033
.edata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 91462b49b4a59d638667d1315a7e9c87
.rdata 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 e903720545f526412815259a1bc7be75
.reloc 186368 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 f21ce4c9360092b8164b3e489f83b0f8
.rsrc 237056 bytes · 9.6% of section data
MD5 3794ce72fc2134f8c8518d5cf922f7d6

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.PullUpdate

This report identifies libins.dll by MD5 9255df9ea4cbeffc85795f92cb04c4f1. 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 9255df9ea4cbeffc85795f92cb04c4f1.
  • 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.