tipsdll.dll threat report

MD5 12983d2b879d769757bd39c5e30211f3
Latest seen 2021-12-03 21:22:45 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-29 18:03:13 (8 years ago)
Size 231 KB

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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 21:22:45 (4 years ago)
File hash
12983d2b879d769757bd39c5e30211f3
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Kuaiba.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-29 18:03:13 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-03 21:22:45 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: tips动态链接库.

Digital signature

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.

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.

tipsdll.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with tips动态链接库. The current detection status is Adware.Kuaiba, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-03 21:22:45 (4 years ago).

If tipsdll.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.

Product Name: tips动态链接库
MD5: 12983d2b879d769757bd39c5e30211f3
Size: 231 KB
First Published: 2017-05-29 18:03:13 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-03 21:22:45 (4 years ago)
Status: Adware.Kuaiba (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-03 21:22:45 (4 years ago)
tipsdll.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 tipsdll.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.

%programfiles%\greatmaker\maohawifi
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\qbptcxofmklvosvaccvokbmjdxveshqz\maohawifi
%programfiles%\greatmaker
%sysdrive%\windows.old.000\program files (x86)\greatmaker
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\mjyskjixloailusbhjxrjyqammplyrum
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\jsthydbmmdoqbxgllilduoydfgsbnlab
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\hirivkeliziqsvqtcgqeahvwllmzrrnx
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\opxrmjcqntetnioklcopxwbsfrnvllfg
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\nrrnxpkcdwbuuabnpoyohcqszjqptkyd
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\cdbppkyrlisictsxfunadenkwhmldymx

ThreatInfo has observed tipsdll.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 8.1 43.6%
Windows 7 35.9%
Windows 10 10.3%
Windows 8 5.1%
Windows Embedded 8.1 2.6%
Windows Vista 2.6%

The most common operating system signal for tipsdll.dll is Windows 8.1 with 43.6% 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.

tipsdll.dll 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: 0x0000f05b

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 182272 85b63eb950cdea12c37d5f466e2ec4df
.rdata 26112 130555cdf8bb3ac3c31abe57c4e6f6d4
.data 8704 e1722ef9148c44f3ca25fa02e5dbaf43
.rsrc 1536 902c50e8f862512eee66d59b8f763e48
.reloc 11264 a6a37ba117f2185f6da6c137f5e180e2

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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