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SSL SubGen.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 1fe1a07208c744e612ea8fbce7c55efb
Latest seen 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago)
First seen 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago)
Size 58 MB
Publisher SSL
Product SSL SubGen

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago)
File hash
1fe1a07208c744e612ea8fbce7c55efb
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SSL. Product metadata: SSL SubGen.

Digital signature

Signed by AAXSelfSignedCertificate. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

SSL SubGen.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SSL SubGen. The reported company name is SSL. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SSL SubGen.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!.

Product Name: SSL SubGen
Company Name: SSL
MD5: 1fe1a07208c744e612ea8fbce7c55efb
Size: 58 MB
First Published: 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-20 16:01:09 (a week ago)
SSL SubGen.dll 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.

Signed By: AAXSelfSignedCertificate
Status: Valid

The signature on SSL SubGen.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.

%programfiles%\vstplugins

ThreatInfo has observed SSL SubGen.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SSL SubGen.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.

SSL SubGen.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0868fe90
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 17
Raw data 61027840

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

.text 30467584 bytes · 49.9% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 5b669ee5c4232bcbba91b3fff1412904
.rdata 19603968 bytes · 32.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9239620db71ae49a4412af25b5da5399
.data 641024 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 bc54d6d4942137cf61dc4f5021846256
.pdata 387072 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 f2133affc599ea7766cf147fbcbdd7c7
_RDATA 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 26861918c39eba2bc9a4b64c612ca934
.mfrt 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 912e20b1c98b0eed0cc4a6ad272540df
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 89445c917ead5a88b4620c8f713afc26
.oldrel 89600 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 352409e86446924280d1772579b9a9ed
.reloc64 345600 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7cfd23af6fcca8cab73ff8655b9c34d9
.text001 4608 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00da7fd44650201c370430a9e753950a
.rdata01 3072 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 22c1d0b1c5f2580768ca43c06edb25a7
.data001 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fb36dbb3c4f21d30e5997c32963eb751
.pdata01 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6904a603825ec34c5ba11e7ed38070ef
.rsrc001 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f16422bec8074284ed217a64f949478c
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 1d7fc0d48c80387cb1e91bb778ce5833
.proxy 1748480 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1a48ebe94e0147fba42e938133a46e8d
.guard 7730688 bytes · 12.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 68858443662f6f75d36cfc380abd6fb5

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 SSL SubGen.dll by MD5 1fe1a07208c744e612ea8fbce7c55efb. 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.

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  • Compare the local file MD5 with 1fe1a07208c744e612ea8fbce7c55efb.
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