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dsengine.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Injector (Heuristic). Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.Injector (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-04-21 23:01:52 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 33cca269761100b117baab47c7d87ca4
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Injector (Heuristic), part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-03-03 20:22:38 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-21 23:01:52 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: The Qt Company Ltd.. Product metadata: Qt5.
Signed by The Qt Company Oy. 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
- 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
dsengine.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Qt5. The reported company name is The Qt Company Ltd.. The current detection status is Trojan.Injector (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-21 23:01:52 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If dsengine.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 Trojan.Injector (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | Qt5 |
| Company Name: | The Qt Company Ltd. |
| MD5: | 33cca269761100b117baab47c7d87ca4 |
| Size: | 293 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-03 20:22:38 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-21 23:01:52 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Injector (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-21 23:01:52 (2 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | The Qt Company Oy |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on dsengine.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%\maxqda2020 |
| %programfiles%\maxqda2022 |
ThreatInfo has observed dsengine.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 dsengine.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 Turkey with 16.7% 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 dsengine.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
dsengine.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
7910d1da46724692510a64f8343a8a4f
27af5e10587773e4300bc1591adf30ed
b271ca3c5dc1f450d0f3017a061559eb
8d6f1c4094bd3eab6f837f1ecfcf71e8
35c37079b28466671ad27910c1893b77
f9e680eb4e9faa9812899e6c07d7bbd0
dc6b79ccbd70d4bef86fa84e36d5e21a
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 Trojan.Injector (Heuristic)
This report identifies dsengine.dll by MD5 33cca269761100b117baab47c7d87ca4. It is part of the Trojan 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.