GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

elfbot.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Gen File reputation report
MD5 091d022a164e0e4738604e3664f79c9f
Latest seen 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Size 4 MB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Gen. 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.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
File hash
091d022a164e0e4738604e3664f79c9f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago).

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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

elfbot.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If elfbot.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.Gen.

File Details

MD5: 091d022a164e0e4738604e3664f79c9f
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Trojan.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-14 18:01:02 (2 weeks ago)

Detection screenshot

elfbot.dll 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:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed elfbot.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 elfbot.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for elfbot.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

elfbot.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 0x00002c1f
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 12
Raw data 4702208

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

.jdrv 262144 bytes · 5.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 605fa03a39940f34321c0bfda19f10d1
.laxw 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f83dab2dfda7236ccb2b611f6c422863
.ukjo 2760704 bytes · 58.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7e42f20161f52e5c1f59ab02b7f61382
.ycamvj 28672 bytes · 0.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 178a18538e0a284b77cd941bd011fea4
.jiru 589824 bytes · 12.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dc6925f4dfea96b37d1832e647548bab
.cdtemn 65536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f551bcfe7e7f359c4a355e407dadcc26
.slau 131072 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bfec99e48a7942b1c04a82068a0fb601
.qmfx 65536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 56b19dbd2daa0f8aff6bcd1e6d545317
.wmkzg 65536 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 afae1c2bea5e9e10688fdb5be0ad7748
.aqfu 720896 bytes · 15.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fd8303ef223141c9feea2a01ec0fe0ca
.ekdp 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
.Geddon 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48406fcc6bab717085b1b8dc4afb6539

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.Gen

This report identifies elfbot.dll by MD5 091d022a164e0e4738604e3664f79c9f. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 091d022a164e0e4738604e3664f79c9f.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.