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engin2.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Startpage. 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.Startpage
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago)
- File hash
- dfa3a6b4a5c69d0097d1bf49aa59fbe1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Startpage, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- 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
engin2.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Startpage, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If engin2.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.Startpage.
File Details
| MD5: | dfa3a6b4a5c69d0097d1bf49aa59fbe1 |
| Size: | 980 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Startpage (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-18 08:00:27 (a week ago) |
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:
| %sysdrive%\dgaspcbh1\privat\management servicii sociale si control intern - privat\gotia stefan - privat\06,04,2017\2016 server |
ThreatInfo has observed engin2.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 engin2.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Romania 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:
The most common operating system signal for engin2.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
engin2.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
e645b714d415466b3cd803b19ce0e6d3
d2c2832e915c87981f4b5b823d11e628
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
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.Startpage
This report identifies engin2.dll by MD5 dfa3a6b4a5c69d0097d1bf49aa59fbe1. 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.