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pcidrv.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Kuaiba. 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.Kuaiba
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-12-03 21:22:56 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 5ad881f6bd5f107b0d49782b3cb1bcdb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Kuaiba, part of the Adware threat category.
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.
First seen 2017-05-26 13:04:12 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-03 21:22:56 (4 years ago).
Product metadata: pcidrv 动态链接库.
Signed by 深圳市猫哈网络科技发展有限公司. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
pcidrv.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with pcidrv 动态链接库. The current detection status is Adware.Kuaiba, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-03 21:22:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If pcidrv.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.Kuaiba.
File Details
| Product Name: | pcidrv 动态链接库 |
| MD5: | 5ad881f6bd5f107b0d49782b3cb1bcdb |
| Size: | 227 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-26 13:04:12 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-03 21:22:56 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Kuaiba (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-03 21:22:56 (4 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | 深圳市猫哈网络科技发展有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on pcidrv.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\greatmaker\maohawifi\drvupdate |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\qbptcxofmklvosvaccvokbmjdxveshqz\maohawifi\drvupdate |
| %programfiles%\maoha\maohaap\drvupdate |
| %programfiles%\greatmaker\maohawifi |
| %sysdrive%\windows.old.000\program files (x86)\greatmaker\maohawifi |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\jsthydbmmdoqbxgllilduoydfgsbnlab\maohawifi |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\hirivkeliziqsvqtcgqeahvwllmzrrnx\maohawifi |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\opxrmjcqntetnioklcopxwbsfrnvllfg\maohawifi |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\nrrnxpkcdwbuuabnpoyohcqszjqptkyd\maohawifi |
| %sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\xbzpuoqckzzskvdyctdxxxboqznebgjr\maohawifi |
ThreatInfo has observed pcidrv.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 pcidrv.dll across 20 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 25.7% 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 pcidrv.dll is Windows 7 with 41.9% 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
pcidrv.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.
6bcd1a8b0a8f57f66e95910e92cf8eaa
41fec24ab05694471a036b143c971a8c
727aae3532753a2e1e4c57a1467f979d
0c1415e35a2245905af802e4873401b3
cee1d0510be8a30e560c5ac2f72e8837
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.Kuaiba
This report identifies pcidrv.dll by MD5 5ad881f6bd5f107b0d49782b3cb1bcdb. 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.