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 General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-10-06 23:05:03 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- e21d02b5fc39a56f6ba2776450912d5f
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2017-07-04 18:10:32 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-06 23:05:03 (2 years ago).
Signed by NCsoft Corp.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
Engine.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-06 23:05:03 (2 years ago).
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 General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | e21d02b5fc39a56f6ba2776450912d5f |
| Size: | 25 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-04 18:10:32 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-10-06 23:05:03 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-10-06 23:05:03 (2 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: | NCsoft Corp. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on Engine.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\ncsoft\lineage ii\system |
| %sysdrive%\games\lineage ii\system |
| %desktop%\montemor\meus\l2 h5\l2 h5 devil |
| %profile%\downloads\l2devil |
| %sysdrive%\archivos de programa\lineage 2 - high five - aeron |
| %sysdrive%\новая папка (5) |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-3473150639-4182892677-1552970829-1001 |
| %programfiles%\lineage ii |
| %sysdrive%\games\lineage\емик |
| %programfiles%\lineage_ii_high_five\lineage ii high five |
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 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 29.6% 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 54.9% 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 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.
6d480a79e1fb88b039bad863678100f2
a7fed998a32c92448c53c06880d69abf
9b73bf179fb2726a8b8ae585dc4f3e9d
b9f552b66e482884304b5aa6f885288a
9e7196dbfc978a81eba918144359bffe
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 General Threat
This report identifies Engine.dll by MD5 e21d02b5fc39a56f6ba2776450912d5f. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.