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Is umpdc.dll safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Only Symantec flagged this unsigned, newly observed DLL, while 16 other tier-1 engines found nothing; missing runtime evidence prevents stronger reassurance.

Symantec alone flagged the DLL with a generic machine-learning label, while 74 of 75 engines did not and 16 tier-1 engines reported no detection. The file is unsigned, newly observed, and lacks sandbox evidence, so the isolated alert is likely a false positive but remains unresolved.

Do not use it until verified

Do not load the DLL until its source is verified; keep endpoint protection enabled and obtain a replacement from the official vendor channel if applicable. Reassess when runtime analysis or broader detection history becomes available.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
1of 75 flagged
Flagged 1No detection 74
Digital specimenumpdc.dll37b57fbcc038c8d4e3…077c85df26b574
Size29.5 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxPartial coverage
First seenToday
Evidence2 priority signals
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged the file, including Symantec.

Recommended next actions

01

Before using

Do not use it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already used it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.

72%Confidence
High
Analyst conclusion

Symantec alone flagged the DLL with a generic machine-learning label, while 74 of 75 engines did not and 16 tier-1 engines reported no detection. The file is unsigned, newly observed, and lacks sandbox evidence, so the isolated alert is likely a false positive but remains unresolved.

Where this verdict could be wrong4 caveats
  • Symantec is a tier-1 engine and reported 'ML.Attribute.HighConfidence', so its lone detection cannot be dismissed as low-trust noise.
  • The DLL is unsigned and has only 1 submission from 1 source, leaving little provenance or prevalence support.
  • No completed sandbox run is available, so potentially harmful behavior could remain unobserved.
  • No YARAify, CIRCL, or MalwareBazaar hit was found, but absence of those matches does not establish benignity.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

Recommended action

Do not load the DLL until its source is verified; keep endpoint protection enabled and obtain a replacement from the official vendor channel if applicable. Reassess when runtime analysis or broader detection history becomes available.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

3 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    1 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Partial

    Runtime data is present, but no completed sandbox environment is recorded.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Chapter 04

Detection & Forensics

Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.

Chapter 05

Safety & FAQ

Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.

What to do now

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't use it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    Do not delete or replace the component manually. Quarantine it with your antivirus or repair the parent software from its official source. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

7 evidence-based answers
Is umpdc.dll safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
umpdc.dll is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 1 of 75 antivirus engines flag it; that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't use it unless you fully trust where it came from. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.
What is umpdc.dll?
Evidence-based answer
umpdc.dll is a Windows library or loadable module (application/x-msdownload), about 30 KB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
How many antivirus engines detected umpdc.dll?
Evidence-based answer
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged umpdc.dll, 1 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence.
I already downloaded and used umpdc.dll — what should I do?
Evidence-based answer
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.
How do I remove umpdc.dll?
Evidence-based answer
To remove umpdc.dll: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Quarantine this component with your antivirus, then repair or reinstall the parent software from its official source. Do not delete or replace the component manually. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.
What is the SHA-256 hash of umpdc.dll?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of umpdc.dll is 37b57fbcc038c8d4e337181fbed8524a7f29324081bfeada85077c85df26b574, and its MD5 is a570e0bbce25fb427263753466586d68. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.
How up to date is this analysis of umpdc.dll?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 28, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of umpdc.dll is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.
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