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widevinecdmadapter.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Wews87. 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.Wews87
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- a2cd5d99e31a9f0031f71f3770a19b1a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Wews87.
First seen 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: The Chromium Authors. Product metadata: Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter.
Signed by 北京逗游网络技术有限公司. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
File context
widevinecdmadapter.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter. The reported company name is The Chromium Authors. The current detection status is Adware.Wews87, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years ago).
If widevinecdmadapter.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.Wews87.
File Details
| Product Name: | Widevine Content Decryption Module Adapter |
| Company Name: | The Chromium Authors |
| MD5: | a2cd5d99e31a9f0031f71f3770a19b1a |
| Size: | 195 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Wews87 (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-26 21:27:53 (5 years 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: | 北京逗游网络技术有限公司 |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on widevinecdmadapter.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed widevinecdmadapter.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 widevinecdmadapter.dll 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 Hong Kong 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 widevinecdmadapter.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
widevinecdmadapter.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
b67659c8b454b5ce9d94f72c51d7de8d
1b90ed9bc89e92c3f6d963b93629a012
0a6184deac963dbc8ed06b3fd19bb280
801b602e417973747b36607229cd5cc5
20cec1d37f6229b9e8802b2dad6f7f56
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 Adware.Wews87
This report identifies widevinecdmadapter.dll by MD5 a2cd5d99e31a9f0031f71f3770a19b1a. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.