GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ffmpeg.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-07-09 20:14:48 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-07-10 20:37:35 (4 years ago).
Signed by WhatsApp, Inc. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
ffmpeg.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-07-10 20:37:35 (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
| MD5: | 638d83be053f8456b34dfe52ebab1a06 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-07-09 20:14:48 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-07-10 20:37:35 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-07-10 20:37:35 (4 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | WhatsApp, Inc |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ffmpeg.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%\whatsapp |
ThreatInfo has observed ffmpeg.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 ffmpeg.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Malaysia 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:
The most common operating system signal for ffmpeg.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
ffmpeg.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
186ebe5f6b6c0d548f05d4113c46d362
3ace4ad25747d7915c79df2c2e51075f
c515908fb102b1825f279c139d1cbec1
07193dffbb9d799897579219394ec453
9fec5574135bfe343447b91878933e9a
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
3a4e1c37a11e72788cc490902b34f3a0
f1efc3219024ec94103a5048301679d3
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.