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chrome_child.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 70730b0842fed529241bd2599028792b
Latest seen 2024-06-20 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-08-31 19:07:07 (7 years ago)
Size 55 MB
Publisher 360.cn
Product 360极速浏览器
Signed by Qihoo 360 Software (Beijing) Company Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-08-31 19:07:07 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2024-06-20 23:01:09 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: 360.cn. Product metadata: 360极速浏览器.

Digital signature

Signed by Qihoo 360 Software (Beijing) Company Limited. 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

chrome_child.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 360极速浏览器. The reported company name is 360.cn. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-06-20 23:01:09 (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: 360极速浏览器
Company Name: 360.cn
MD5: 70730b0842fed529241bd2599028792b
Size: 55 MB
First Published: 2018-08-31 19:07:07 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-06-20 23:01:09 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-06-20 23:01:09 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Qihoo 360 Software (Beijing) Company Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on chrome_child.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%\360chrome\chrome\application
%profile%\дминистратор.microsof-7c709f\local settings\application data\360chrome\chrome\application

ThreatInfo has observed chrome_child.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 chrome_child.dll across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Korea, Republic of
Share 27.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Korea, Republic of with 27.8% 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 66.7%
Windows 7 27.8%
Windows XP 5.6%

The most common operating system signal for chrome_child.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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

chrome_child.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 0x00001244
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 58052096

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

.text 45541888 bytes · 78.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 2a7dc82509e8c3155c69a38582a14a31
_text32 54784 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ef92ae8dad06fa8376e4c41af70480b1
.rdata 9704960 bytes · 16.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 73811a3d426a969260c09de237666eb5
.data 864256 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 b8df3188428f6e924800e5a20f533b1d
.rodata 11776 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 62e55bd76a929d35461a325caa1b1863
.content 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
_RDATA 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b435bad5b29a42e1a2d991dcf8ea5d81
.syzygy 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fb6ff178a985b087d344dfb10e95f0c6
.rsrc 52736 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 248666395effeaac639c0e7579bd76db
.reloc 1814528 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 bbc72b60420f597fe325e7487fed0bbc

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 70730b0842fed529241bd2599028792b.
  • 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.