psuser.dll.vir threat report

MD5 a9eca902185f41cf0fdef207705b8c8c
Latest seen 2024-04-07 23:01:39 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-24 12:04:32 (8 years ago)
Size 152 KB
Publisher globalUpdate

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Boxore. 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.Boxore
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-07 23:01:39 (2 years ago)
File hash
a9eca902185f41cf0fdef207705b8c8c
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Boxore.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-24 12:04:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-07 23:01:39 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: globalUpdate. Product metadata: globalUpdate Update.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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.

psuser.dll.vir is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with globalUpdate Update. The reported company name is globalUpdate. The current detection status is Adware.Boxore, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-07 23:01:39 (2 years ago).

If psuser.dll.vir 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.Boxore.

Product Name: globalUpdate Update
Company Name: globalUpdate
MD5: a9eca902185f41cf0fdef207705b8c8c
Size: 152 KB
First Published: 2017-05-24 12:04:32 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-07 23:01:39 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Boxore (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-07 23:01:39 (2 years ago)
psuser.dll.vir 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.

%temp%\comh.290216
%programfiles%\globalupdate\update\1.3.25.0
%temp%\comh.329909
%temp%\comh.371489
%temp%\comh.372486
%temp%\comh.59360
%temp%\comh.485269
%temp%\comh.489107
%temp%\comh.382373
%temp%\comh.285667

ThreatInfo has observed psuser.dll.vir 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.

psuser.dll
psuser.dll.vir

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 22.4% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 57.1%
Windows 8.1 29.7%
Windows 10 7.3%
Windows 8 2.5%
Windows Embedded 8.1 1.3%
Windows XP 0.9%
Windows Vista 0.6%
Windows Embedded Standard 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for psuser.dll.vir is Windows 7 with 57.1% 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.

psuser.dll.vir is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x000093f5

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 78848 28eeb71ae0255c3c46925fc23aeca38c
.orpc 512 0fbaec5fd720365f62b6c802e01e2e19
.rdata 31744 7a0dc8f8cbf3bc522a6f700cdea855c5
.data 8704 9078a1ccfd3847255d01b17246537bb1
.rsrc 20480 b25ee22a7034c077aea15b0635b40b3b
.reloc 14336 d1ea3bc449aac9c5504a663a6a61d6e1

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.

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