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libcef.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-05-09 23:01:46 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 19c1b8fc89772156778284fc5463c4ea
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2024-02-05 23:17:36 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-09 23:01:46 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by Chengdu Legou 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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
libcef.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-09 23:01:46 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If libcef.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.Heur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 19c1b8fc89772156778284fc5463c4ea |
| Size: | 160 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-02-05 23:17:36 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-09 23:01:46 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-09 23:01:46 (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: | Chengdu Legou Technology Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on libcef.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%\rise of kingdoms\rise of kingdoms game\mass_data\plugins\x86_64 |
| %programfiles%\rok\mass_data\plugins\x86_64 |
| %programfiles%\call of dragons\call of dragons game\callofdragons_data\plugins\x86_64 |
| %sysdrive%\call of dragons\call of dragons game\callofdragons_data\plugins\x86_64 |
ThreatInfo has observed libcef.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 libcef.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 Italy with 33.3% 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 libcef.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
libcef.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.
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2c3d3dc0a4184364631a6a5c571b9330
070e5621e2803b3f3b3ecabaaebd6e69
208804839c14ebd17fcd7d2fcf0b7b56
43270cbfa0b52190b72f90ce963c1065
5aae1404b2d32c92d232eadc8296c323
23158f78ddcc104ef61c291491f1c360
356a47ba157dd74f404a9a0648c0aa24
60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
5b36699a19f062da8e3f90ef0b50b664
049403b5d0bacfccdbb9bb952b1c2110
f66d369ac27e8b9f07c1f6c7a43d4662
60bbfca6a2d7cce9a81fddb29f722d41
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.Heur!
This report identifies libcef.dll by MD5 19c1b8fc89772156778284fc5463c4ea. 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.