GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
dllhost.exe threat report
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-02-24 23:34:36 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-24 23:34:36 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. Product metadata: dllhost.
Recommended action
What to do next
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
dllhost.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with dllhost. The reported company name is Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-24 23:34:36 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If dllhost.exe 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 Ransom.Sabsik.
File Details
| Product Name: | dllhost |
| Company Name: | Microsoft® Windows® Operating System |
| MD5: | d02cb277dab7a33368c3eb7182789434 |
| Size: | 25 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-02-24 23:34:36 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-02-24 23:34:36 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-02-24 23:34:36 (4 years ago) |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen dllhost.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Belgium with 100.0% 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 dllhost.exe 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
dllhost.exe 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.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 7b1b13d1-77d0-437c-9033-95fcc053d94f |
| Typelib ID: | 7b7344d7-8ee4-4af1-b4d1-ee28bf905570 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
eb32ed6a31db0c06cb3bdb38a395bd66
f68fc3e276c4978785da3c621f72d0c8
843f3053b1d27fb7908f434c8e15f635
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 Ransom.Sabsik
This report identifies dllhost.exe by MD5 d02cb277dab7a33368c3eb7182789434. It is part of the Ransom 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.