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Newtonsoft.Json.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4df6c8781e70c3a4912b5be796e6d337
Latest seen 2025-10-22 23:00:35 (7 months ago)
First seen 2019-05-30 13:52:05 (6 years ago)
Size 659 KB
Publisher Newtonsoft
Product Json.NET
Signed by Json.NET (.NET Foundation)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-05-30 13:52:05 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2025-10-22 23:00:35 (7 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Newtonsoft. Product metadata: Json.NET.

Digital signature

Signed by Json.NET (.NET Foundation). The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

Newtonsoft.Json.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Json.NET. The reported company name is Newtonsoft. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-10-22 23:00:35 (7 months 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: Json.NET
Company Name: Newtonsoft
MD5: 4df6c8781e70c3a4912b5be796e6d337
Size: 659 KB
First Published: 2019-05-30 13:52:05 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-10-22 23:00:35 (7 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-10-22 23:00:35 (7 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Json.NET (.NET Foundation)
Status: Valid

The signature on Newtonsoft.Json.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:

%localappdata%
%programfiles%
%programfiles%\betternet
%localappdata%\flvtoyoutubedownloader
%appdata%\temp\meinvoiceclient\winroot\misa jsc\meinvoice.vn
%sysdrive%\miner
%programfiles%\hofmann\hofmann
%localappdata%\onelaunch

ThreatInfo has observed Newtonsoft.Json.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.

Geography:

36 observed countries
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Turkey with 14.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 75.0%
Windows 7 23.2%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.9%
Windows 8.1 0.9%

The most common operating system signal for Newtonsoft.Json.dll is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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

Newtonsoft.Json.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x000a42ba
Image base 0x10000000

.NET Info:

MVID: d47de75a-7e3f-422c-a4ca-64a654c80495

PE Sections:

Sections 3
Raw data 667136

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 665088 bytes · 99.7% of section data
MD5 06c26cc9eea448a6b741a09248ab0c3a
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 f86971059b3e23193d73cde8cd25a954
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1b7eed8fc80547edebb7837f87101fdf

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 4df6c8781e70c3a4912b5be796e6d337.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.