GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
shell.pyd file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-02-26 23:11:20 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-26 23:11:20 (4 years ago).
Product metadata: PyWin32.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
shell.pyd is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PyWin32. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-26 23:11:20 (4 years ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | PyWin32 |
| MD5: | 8735359399ec7c0c2899b67ff1da9a7d |
| Size: | 515 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-02-26 23:11:20 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-26 23:11:20 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-26 23:11:20 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\majaovca\chia-blockchain\app-1.2.9\resources\app.asar.unpacked\daemon\win32com |
ThreatInfo has observed shell.pyd 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 shell.pyd across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Serbia with 100.0% 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 shell.pyd 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
shell.pyd is identified as pe for 64-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.
c018d5df9cea482398ef8475a4859655
a3b6b25d3a0cdffb5822a63b44a88b3b
980e679c180ab4f9d08da7802b9e56fc
0516d61e5f3ffb51d39935a8c67bbd4f
d4876514023402cb0d2d8f3fbbff0167
db2925493171dd7b54c8c4c9291fbb21
c274937c6107ee7c987a9fdff427e93f
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.