GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

brom.dll threat report

Detected as Worm.Ramnit File reputation report
MD5 7dc8054bd2c3518b10a4d634f77a6560
Latest seen 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher MediaTek Inc.
Product BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.

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Detection name
Worm.Ramnit
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago)
File hash
7dc8054bd2c3518b10a4d634f77a6560
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Worm.Ramnit, part of the Worm threat category.

Category context

Malware capable of spreading across systems, removable media, or networks. Related Worm reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: MediaTek Inc.. Product metadata: BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL..

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 Worm category for related samples and common context.

File context

brom.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.. The reported company name is MediaTek Inc.. The current detection status is Worm.Ramnit, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Worm reports for broader family-level investigation.

If brom.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 Worm.Ramnit.

File Details

Product Name: BootROM and FlashTool Communication DLL.
Company Name: MediaTek Inc.
MD5: 7dc8054bd2c3518b10a4d634f77a6560
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago)
Status: Worm.Ramnit (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 00:20:49 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

brom.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.

Common Places:

%profile%\downloads\mrt+dongle+v2.60+crack+-+komputerdia\mrt dongle v2.60 crack - komputerdia\mrt 2.60 setup komputerdia\date

ThreatInfo has observed brom.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.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for brom.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

brom.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00510000
Image base 0x06000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 3952640

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

.text 2834432 bytes · 71.7% of section data
MD5 b3bb4a7a362e4ab28080fed51dde6877
.rdata 262144 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 d8d0e31dcf7fca0c43c43be045bf152d
.data 536576 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 1fc8fc080fe5a59887b5eeaaa42dc4be
.idata 8192 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 3da92f0f7229e576ddb2c609750dd29f
.rsrc 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1e4c4b4b0c605ce4729f11f72eed8597
.reloc 200704 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 6160dd934d1e1a3a6d8dcfb50d6a36bb
.text 106496 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 49adf9cefa22adc6b960ce09a608d639

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 Worm.Ramnit

This report identifies brom.dll by MD5 7dc8054bd2c3518b10a4d634f77a6560. It is part of the Worm 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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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 7dc8054bd2c3518b10a4d634f77a6560.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Worm category to compare similar reports.