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elementsbrowser_watcher.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 b01db1b827589be357273d74a924ac9e
Latest seen 2022-05-07 23:03:43 (4 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-19 15:21:02 (5 years ago)
Size 725 KB
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 15:21:02 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-05-07 23:03:43 (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_watcher.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 23:03:43 (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: b01db1b827589be357273d74a924ac9e
Size: 725 KB
First Published: 2020-07-19 15:21:02 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-05-07 23:03:43 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-05-07 23:03:43 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ADVERT LAIN, OOO
Status: Valid

The signature on elementsbrowser_watcher.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_watcher.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_watcher.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 50.0% 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 75.0%
Windows 7 25.0%

The most common operating system signal for elementsbrowser_watcher.dll is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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

elementsbrowser_watcher.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x0006e223
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 726528

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

.text 594432 bytes · 81.8% of section data
MD5 ffffc1464fcf5ac7108d202e05ddc9c1
.rdata 95232 bytes · 13.1% of section data
MD5 6e8e7f31a565f483ed7c39a147dc20d8
.data 10752 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 dc9edbbdd6f51ed36006f912ab3cb65d
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18b30be3bb2b2f24a9762d404dfeab2a
.tls 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
.voltbl 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1cdb5d0d1a0d4982ac74bfc12dd4b260
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 322e473dab2206087b7fb2985908fb5a
.reloc 23040 bytes · 3.2% of section data
MD5 cc460c5fb44a8e6c6c8d201d68884952

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 b01db1b827589be357273d74a924ac9e.
  • 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.