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libEGL.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 fe81267b583f39345d08d539d16cced5
Latest seen 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago)
Size 23 KB
Product libEGL
Signed by The Qt Company Oy

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Detection name
Adware.ELEX (Heuristic)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago)
File hash
fe81267b583f39345d08d539d16cced5
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

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.

Timeline

First seen 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: libEGL.

Digital signature

Signed by The Qt Company Oy. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

libEGL.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with libEGL. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 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 (Heuristic).

Product Name: libEGL
MD5: fe81267b583f39345d08d539d16cced5
Size: 23 KB
First Published: 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 06:46:43 (5 years ago)
libEGL.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.

Signed By: The Qt Company Oy
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.

%programfiles%

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.

Windows 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libEGL.dll is Windows 8.1 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.

libEGL.dll is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00001798
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 16896

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

.text 4608 bytes · 27.3% of section data
MD5 2fe6cff4d4acf0f1a46c4c37a47316be
.rdata 9216 bytes · 54.5% of section data
MD5 4e417b496bbb42328276ab07ca12f83c
.data 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 f80f80858fe0cc19877afbeb1cfa6697
.pdata 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 ab6c96669b90424ec389c1e14bd05bd1
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 9.1% of section data
MD5 35172680aa68d8439688ba5bcb91209d
.reloc 512 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 2b7d0c6cb2fb9adc98e2c485569a9ba6

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 (Heuristic)

This report identifies libEGL.dll by MD5 fe81267b583f39345d08d539d16cced5. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with fe81267b583f39345d08d539d16cced5.
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