GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
nbshell.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. 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
- Trojan.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-12-11 23:47:03 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- c96ecbfa2e7adaab6952f32799781ae1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-07-17 23:49:56 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-11 23:47:03 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Nero AG. Product metadata: Nero BackItUp.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
nbshell.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Nero BackItUp. The reported company name is Nero AG. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-11 23:47:03 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If nbshell.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 Trojan.Downloader.
File Details
| Product Name: | Nero BackItUp |
| Company Name: | Nero AG |
| MD5: | c96ecbfa2e7adaab6952f32799781ae1 |
| Size: | 72 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-07-17 23:49:56 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-12-11 23:47:03 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-12-11 23:47:03 (2 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%\nero\nero 7 |
ThreatInfo has observed nbshell.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen nbshell.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Ukraine with 50.0% 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 nbshell.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.
Analysis
nbshell.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
60a5583526f1b3acbd2c5ff2817962cc
92e6ea8e00502c41e7562b56b2ba18d1
af714b16dc32857c12720fb3ea27c86e
b57b48f1b205b3a81ce2e408ff312c0a
93cf4449600aeb678d57752c01146763
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 Trojan.Downloader
This report identifies nbshell.dll by MD5 c96ecbfa2e7adaab6952f32799781ae1. It is part of the Trojan 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.