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libEGL.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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
- Adware.ELEX
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-08-23 23:07:19 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 9d16554f7f766f92abb3722dfe95aab9
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-08-11 18:05:50 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2024-08-23 23:07:19 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: ANGLE libEGL Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by Shenzhen Thinksky Technology Co.,Ltd. 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
- 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
libEGL.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ANGLE libEGL Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2024-08-23 23:07:19 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If libEGL.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 Adware.ELEX.
File Details
| Product Name: | ANGLE libEGL Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 9d16554f7f766f92abb3722dfe95aab9 |
| Size: | 184 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-08-11 18:05:50 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-08-23 23:07:19 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.ELEX (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-08-23 23:07:19 (2 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Shenzhen Thinksky Technology Co.,Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on libEGL.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:
| %programfiles%\thinksky\itools 4 |
| %profile%\downloads\itools_4.2.4.0 |
| %desktop%\itools\itools_4.2.6.1 |
| %programfiles%\thinksky\itools 4\update\old_4261_93 |
| %desktop%\4.2.7.1 |
| %programfiles%\thinksky |
| %desktop% |
| %sysdrive%\itools |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\itool |
ThreatInfo has observed libEGL.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 libEGL.dll across 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 57.4% 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 libEGL.dll is Windows 10 with 57.4% 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
libEGL.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
497bf63b1b724f1b3d6a33bc279b1927
380f178c6ca92ae927555fb97d4d9247
1c0edaf0597a16f17e70200e63485ac0
14234369d80888258755cd0d41ba122d
8aad63db866bf3ca1efa7c6149782a59
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 Adware.ELEX
This report identifies libEGL.dll by MD5 9d16554f7f766f92abb3722dfe95aab9. It is part of the Adware 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.