GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
DWUtil.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-07-04 17:00:41 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-03 20:54:46 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: DameWare Development LLC. Product metadata: DameWare Development DWUtil.
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
DWUtil.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DameWare Development DWUtil. The reported company name is DameWare Development LLC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-03 20:54:46 (5 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: | DameWare Development DWUtil |
| Company Name: | DameWare Development LLC |
| MD5: | a30aa038e1e113f019f383314cdb20fd |
| Size: | 48 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-07-04 17:00:41 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-05-03 20:54:46 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-05-03 20:54:46 (5 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\dameware development |
ThreatInfo has observed DWUtil.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 DWUtil.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 40.0% 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 DWUtil.dll is Windows 7 with 60.0% 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
DWUtil.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
3c7ed17cbff0dcf71ae4aea581ace795
3aa7a848ab4651274649a2481da13f53
e5de51aff53d6aeebdcb7517c74b59a0
5e7fbec3e84cbd5b133ba00eaed3384e
da04607f450fc9104711d61c3868438a
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.