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chrome_child.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b2b12f6c3b3dfc6f225b97c3d7cc3089
Latest seen 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
First seen 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
Size 63 MB
Publisher 360.cn

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Beijing Qihu Technology Co., Ltd.. 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.

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 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 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.

Product Name: 360极速浏览器
Company Name: 360.cn
MD5: b2b12f6c3b3dfc6f225b97c3d7cc3089
Size: 63 MB
First Published: 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-11 23:00:22 (4 months ago)
Signed By: Beijing Qihu Technology Co., Ltd.
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.

%localappdata%\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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for chrome_child.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.

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 0x033979d8
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 66608128

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

.text 54337536 bytes · 81.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 58f1d7682b764ce7eccc039dd0a4a1c9
.rdata 9993216 bytes · 15.0% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 819f7ac92faaaa2da8c8e597cb7cff06
.data 176128 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 97d92d83e14adfaf430505431c34c365
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d4f7a390b3f5ff67693915979a335bc
.gfids 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a83813b479d2a45148ca7b0d7a6a984f
.rodata 7680 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 37232f5a1f6ffcf547ce4a19d5778198
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 edda25907019e5cc74c177f6952e5e4b
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
prot 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 59392 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 43a318fe399c67bf901860bfa7bc65eb
.reloc 2028544 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 551be0a7305cbd385f40361ba651f92e

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 b2b12f6c3b3dfc6f225b97c3d7cc3089.
  • 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.