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libcef.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 e844145aa7ff14f8d3474bb63aaa0657
Latest seen 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago)
Size 198 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago)
File hash
e844145aa7ff14f8d3474bb63aaa0657
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common 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 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days 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!.

Product Name: Chromium Embedded Framework (CEF) Dynamic Link Library
MD5: e844145aa7ff14f8d3474bb63aaa0657
Size: 198 MB
First Published: 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 19:00:43 (3 days ago)
libcef.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.

%programfiles%\epic games\launcher\portal\extras\overlay

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.

Windows 10 100.0%

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.

libcef.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x0aaf5d30
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 208260608

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

.text 179592192 bytes · 86.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 85d9c9e72f23d038cb92da01d10506f0
.rdata 21258240 bytes · 10.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 910f6e230a16e798535daa970722f9c3
.data 633856 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 cca3a8e9b62e95305290bdf7d83a3dd5
.rodata 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 f62679d666699f1004eb49322bbb4a98
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 10834e5a754d8404af7a4d2814252d52
CPADinfo 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 842689af09e7bf563672a4b43f1a2286
flags_he 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 016fd4be87619935fb2108f6e1b71d36
malloc_h 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7a24c9a7280d2ca40aa05d034d1dae11
prot 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
.rsrc 148480 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5e2afd1fe82cad1c19c3bbf209f45a62
.reloc 6622208 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 f2c3fd72858237b6e0a868009f717943

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 e844145aa7ff14f8d3474bb63aaa0657. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with e844145aa7ff14f8d3474bb63aaa0657.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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