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spsswcsd.dll threat report

Detected as Suspicious Object File reputation report
MD5 88baf3a4f3b506f2e2cf90574d423c6f
Latest seen 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
Size 904 KB
Publisher IBM Corp.

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Detection name
Suspicious Object
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
File hash
88baf3a4f3b506f2e2cf90574d423c6f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.

Category context

Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: IBM Corp.. Product metadata: IBM SPSS Products: Statistics Common.

Digital signature

Signed by International Business Machines Corporation. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Review the Susp category for related samples and common context.

spsswcsd.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with IBM SPSS Products: Statistics Common. The reported company name is IBM Corp.. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.

If spsswcsd.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 Suspicious Object.

Product Name: IBM SPSS Products: Statistics Common
Company Name: IBM Corp.
MD5: 88baf3a4f3b506f2e2cf90574d423c6f
Size: 904 KB
First Published: 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-07 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
spsswcsd.dll 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.

The signature on spsswcsd.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed spsswcsd.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for spsswcsd.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.

spsswcsd.dll 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0007475c
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 917504

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 611840 bytes · 66.7% of section data
MD5 d19d10dbafb7e3f228b93e1ea8fb9b9f
.rdata 236544 bytes · 25.8% of section data
MD5 0a4170dee97df15448ca70ad6637b190
.data 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 e1b2325e28c46380ebe839cafcc95f40
.pdata 60928 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 f5c900986e714f15ee20f9ad3d612d5e
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 680aea0493a0c15697e231d0fc227c31
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 6ecdc4d934b5909aac78c36d84d4e266

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 Suspicious Object

This report identifies spsswcsd.dll by MD5 88baf3a4f3b506f2e2cf90574d423c6f. It is part of the Susp 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 88baf3a4f3b506f2e2cf90574d423c6f.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Susp category to compare similar reports.