GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
service.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-01-16 23:00:52 (4 months ago)
- File hash
- 1e4c96deca9923acaf3556459f64fdae
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, 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 2025-06-12 23:00:52 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-01-16 23:00:52 (4 months ago).
Signed by AVA TECHNOLOGIES DMCC. 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
service.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-16 23:00:52 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If service.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 General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | 1e4c96deca9923acaf3556459f64fdae |
| Size: | 7 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-06-12 23:00:52 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-16 23:00:52 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-16 23:00:52 (4 months 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: | AVA TECHNOLOGIES DMCC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on service.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:
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\f25fee20-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\23.0 |
| %localappdata%\programs\nicehash miner\miner_plugins\f25fee20-94eb-11ea-a64d-17be303ea466\bins\19.6 |
ThreatInfo has observed service.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 service.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 United States 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 service.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
service.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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.
c39121f1739559615ee5147de60b7241
bca0d641a006934abc254810964eb091
c49614d6dbf40feae988ae90c5415af9
a4c3ce28641ff3c65d3de3d2629e0bb1
1af3c3050bf93f5b3daf9da91c917b82
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
43ccf412d42063ab86390bcfa5d1d387
9a6c515bfd35e17aaeaca948e93e80d3
1edb294b1e9a92de81019800817db6ae
e64887523be28342164ccb1ee1ff5471
104a0c87cd88c2863214dd50ca343545
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 General Threat
This report identifies service.dll by MD5 1e4c96deca9923acaf3556459f64fdae. 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.