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electron_overlay.node file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 81daa9d140ff1af94952b17c6c8ef663
Latest seen 2025-09-25 23:07:52 (8 months ago)
First seen 2025-08-14 23:00:42 (9 months ago)
Size 1 MB
Signed by ESL Gaming GmbH

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-08-14 23:00:42 (9 months ago); latest analysis 2025-09-25 23:07:52 (8 months ago).

Digital signature

Signed by ESL Gaming GmbH. 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

electron_overlay.node is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-09-25 23:07:52 (8 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.

File Details

MD5: 81daa9d140ff1af94952b17c6c8ef663
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2025-08-14 23:00:42 (9 months ago)
Latest Published: 2025-09-25 23:07:52 (8 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-09-25 23:07:52 (8 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: ESL Gaming GmbH
Status: Valid

The signature on electron_overlay.node 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%\faceit\app-2.0.26\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.42\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.7\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.47\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.45\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.49\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.24\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.23\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.1.21\resources\app\modules
%localappdata%\faceit\app-2.0.41\resources\app\modules

ThreatInfo has observed electron_overlay.node 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 electron_overlay.node across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russia
Share 25.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russia with 25.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for electron_overlay.node 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

electron_overlay.node 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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000011e5
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 1635328

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

.text 1331200 bytes · 81.4% of section data
MD5 5d3c13ec31bdbdbbb217b5f6faba6301
.rdata 211456 bytes · 12.9% of section data
MD5 7d58e550a9326c44a8ae5e045050183a
.data 12800 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 53d238a3d22ceeace2b7e9999b2874ef
.pdata 53248 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 1b7373743d178f9e2112221b1a1a52fd
.idata 8192 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 1105ee9ca1b8dbf5372633ab3682e672
.didat 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9cc7b7db9c8e182da99dbc6e1f555c36
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c573bd7cea296a9c5d230ca6b5aee1a6
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cf2a29edca51b2050ffae47f19935085
memcpy_ 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 64114fa92b650cc4fde9214810cefa7e
_RDATA 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9ca63964b7941fc6ae692bc772fe3d8f
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 29c29f8fe9712a95a266caf759aca779
.reloc 9728 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 ccbd5837894834c7255ee6000ea702f4

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 81daa9d140ff1af94952b17c6c8ef663.
  • 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.