GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

getkey.dll threat report

Detected as General Threat File reputation report
MD5 268cac20d52da9ccd78163b41087b569
Latest seen 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago)
First seen 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago)
Size 144 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
General Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago)
File hash
268cac20d52da9ccd78163b41087b569
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago); latest analysis 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month 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.

File context

getkey.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago).

If getkey.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 General Threat.

File Details

MD5: 268cac20d52da9ccd78163b41087b569
Size: 144 KB
First Published: 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago)
Latest Published: 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago)
Status: General Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-04-27 23:00:36 (a month ago)

Detection screenshot

getkey.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:

%sysdrive%\giochi\taito legends\taito.legends

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

Top country Italy
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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 getkey.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

getkey.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 0x00001dc8
Image base 0x00870000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 133633

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

.sforce3 114688 bytes · 85.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c61422345b124e7418e864e1aeeb5eb4
.RDATA 481 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 841a8ea78ed8eefceff72b6a5645f000
.sforce3 10336 bytes · 7.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3489dffcf0facc22b27b2a5aafeb6760
.idata 20 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 441018525208457705bf09a8ee3c1093
.start 4012 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7c3e1a35229aaf2e2e052d6650d4d4a9
.reloc 4096 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 641f9096b52ab8fc8cfc2446797b4bc1

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 General Threat

This report identifies getkey.dll by MD5 268cac20d52da9ccd78163b41087b569. 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 268cac20d52da9ccd78163b41087b569.
  • 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.