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dxgi.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days ago)
- File hash
- 356e1d88e63ae692f30365ea62e1c005
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days ago).
Company metadata: Nothing, Inc.. Product metadata: Special K.
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
dxgi.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Special K. The reported company name is Nothing, Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If dxgi.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Special K |
| Company Name: | Nothing, Inc. |
| MD5: | 356e1d88e63ae692f30365ea62e1c005 |
| Size: | 8 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-22 10:01:01 (5 days 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common\dark souls iii |
ThreatInfo has observed dxgi.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 dxgi.dll 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 Philippines 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 dxgi.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
dxgi.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.
daaba300d1703c417407493f5e338292
8fd3f3e2c044987844d3499a83e98a5b
661138a14a8108c15706a87f67cb3e50
f90b1433d8ee06bf518121cb05fa5956
f5fc6b431e6a763d0f87f9cbe7db04ef
7918fa155776cc6caafe0f8faf4a84aa
a1e3f3f598f6e1058959a13b41e0e0a8
6a4432e3cdbccad91fad3a9fbe6a16be
486e5648275549a691a73263f55db319
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.Heur!
This report identifies dxgi.dll by MD5 356e1d88e63ae692f30365ea62e1c005. 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.