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elementsbrowser_child.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3fae8e47dd06a84d0bdf963efed79fbf
Latest seen 2022-08-03 23:29:35 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-11-08 19:15:10 (7 years ago)
Size 60 MB
Publisher The Elements Authors
Product Elements / 1.1.16
Signed by ELEMENTS BROWSER (Info Software lp)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-11-08 19:15:10 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-03 23:29:35 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Elements Authors. Product metadata: Elements / 1.1.16.

Digital signature

Signed by ELEMENTS BROWSER (Info Software lp). 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_child.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Elements / 1.1.16. The reported company name is The Elements Authors. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-03 23:29:35 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

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 / 1.1.16
Company Name: The Elements Authors
MD5: 3fae8e47dd06a84d0bdf963efed79fbf
Size: 60 MB
First Published: 2018-11-08 19:15:10 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-03 23:29:35 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-03 23:29:35 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ELEMENTS BROWSER (Info Software lp)
Status: Valid

The signature on elementsbrowser_child.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
%localappdata%\elements browser\temp\source3876_28456\elementsbrowser-bin

ThreatInfo has observed elementsbrowser_child.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_child.dll across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 46.7%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 46.7% 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 53.3%
Windows 7 33.3%
Windows 8.1 13.3%

The most common operating system signal for elementsbrowser_child.dll is Windows 10 with 53.3% 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_child.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 0x0308806e
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 63043072

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

.text 51239424 bytes · 81.3% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9243d932dd89973fb0f6fd2179180ca0
_text32 65536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3c8e82eb2d084efb406845f957392867
.rdata 9729536 bytes · 15.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 616c597ebd83a130f5ff0f6d156794b7
.data 115712 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 7d8fe3df6ac043587e669c78fded6be9
.rodata 11776 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 bf8de693cd5b1f724046228f411c50e0
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
.rsrc 52736 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 582567d6a9c28fc2a5805d2b7313f2c4
.reloc 1827840 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 716283db4ab313f9ecbbb907561b9da1

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 3fae8e47dd06a84d0bdf963efed79fbf.
  • 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. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.