GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
WebView.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-10-19 14:02:24 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-08 23:01:10 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: WebView Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by Beijing Qihu Technology Co., Ltd.. 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
- 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
WebView.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WebView Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-08 23:01:10 (2 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: | WebView Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 8b91a325d2b84601a01fa45fd2a6496b |
| Size: | 939 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-10-19 14:02:24 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-09-08 23:01:10 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-09-08 23:01:10 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Beijing Qihu Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WebView.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%\ludashi |
| %programfiles%\ldslite |
| %programfiles%\ludashi\update\tipsassistanthelper |
ThreatInfo has observed WebView.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 WebView.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 33.3% 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 WebView.dll is Windows 10 with 91.7% 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
WebView.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.
2d60452461882a50c954afe3a833e4e1
3e1d9449066e9cfd99abec233b4c039c
ab81a569b5834d2cd372e5321d79fe78
9b16a14419fa2a8a23147dc8db20cc8e
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
0728da48c1f42f651ed2163502fba50f
c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
c6119b17d5bb56e43f0abf05599f8cbb
8679b6a9ad45b1fe8a5977faf630f141
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.