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elementsbrowser.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 c6acb614663b1173ef712af53438fc2f
Latest seen 2022-05-07 23:04:26 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-19 15:23:52 (5 years ago)
Size 102 MB
Publisher The Elements Browser Authors
Product Elements Browser / 1.1.37
Signed by ADVERT LAIN, OOO

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-19 15:23:52 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-07 23:04:26 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Elements Browser Authors. Product metadata: Elements Browser / 1.1.37.

Digital signature

Signed by ADVERT LAIN, OOO. 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

elementsbrowser.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Elements Browser / 1.1.37. The reported company name is The Elements Browser Authors. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-05-07 23:04:26 (4 years 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

Product Name: Elements Browser / 1.1.37
Company Name: The Elements Browser Authors
MD5: c6acb614663b1173ef712af53438fc2f
Size: 102 MB
First Published: 2020-07-19 15:23:52 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-07 23:04:26 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-07 23:04:26 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ADVERT LAIN, OOO
Status: Valid

The signature on elementsbrowser.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:

%localappdata%\elements browser\application

ThreatInfo has observed elementsbrowser.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 elementsbrowser.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 66.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 66.7% 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 66.7%
Windows 7 33.3%

The most common operating system signal for elementsbrowser.dll is Windows 10 with 66.7% 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

elementsbrowser.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 0x0553e9e8
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 107517952

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

.text 89624064 bytes · 83.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 3cef7dd3b417b3e4f5d0152fec3fd19f
.rdata 14093824 bytes · 13.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 24c38a948dd7814c8e754290f2f402bb
.data 285184 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 465c98f9d40e9676efc6d91540090e67
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 81a56beaa0afc1c6be3ae0263ba6dec6
.rodata 7680 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4589627e2c57428a7c530e7e895c7711
.tls 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 89e94a40bdc427c20be5a327446c0b98
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a5ecc5a5bdfc529ddc01d555cd8814da
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
.rsrc 129024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 8248b43565a8b019fdf5b30f1b53db96
.reloc 3376128 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 9b47cce9026f795a32a47f67e0cfa8ce

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 c6acb614663b1173ef712af53438fc2f.
  • 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.