GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
Engine.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. 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
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months ago)
- File hash
- a92d9de98c1a4c68990c3d90f2a19e81
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months ago); latest analysis 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months ago).
Company metadata: Disc Soft FZE LLC. Product metadata: DAEMON Tools Lite.
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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
Engine.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DAEMON Tools Lite. The reported company name is Disc Soft FZE LLC. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Engine.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 Trojan.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | DAEMON Tools Lite |
| Company Name: | Disc Soft FZE LLC |
| MD5: | a92d9de98c1a4c68990c3d90f2a19e81 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-06-28 23:01:28 (11 months 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed Engine.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 Engine.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 Chile 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 Engine.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
Engine.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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caa68add3ba0b80a9e3a76e205e13f99
4381122f36c83eb26a6b270fded4aa0a
828b870e1791c900252536acceff11ce
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a0945f2316b5b7a9ae7fb74fb9286c0c
d2b255c5a10a044bd37947209d08be48
e01feac097b9036c757d8a3cd4d2ab04
67b87c844fb691f9e1431bdd8953877a
2f228320744adec008ed154fd4f32db1
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 Trojan.Heur!
This report identifies Engine.dll by MD5 a92d9de98c1a4c68990c3d90f2a19e81. It is part of the Trojan 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.