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libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) File reputation report
MD5 97c3db98ba9fede82ddac84bda8e098f
Latest seen 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/
Product The OpenSSL Toolkit

GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection

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Detection name
Adware.ELEX (Heuristic)
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago)
File hash
97c3db98ba9fede82ddac84bda8e098f
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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 07:36:54 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/. Product metadata: The OpenSSL Toolkit.

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.

File context

libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The OpenSSL Toolkit. The reported company name is The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If libcrypto-1_1-x64.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).

File Details

Product Name: The OpenSSL Toolkit
Company Name: The OpenSSL Project, https://www.openssl.org/
MD5: 97c3db98ba9fede82ddac84bda8e098f
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.ELEX (Heuristic) (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-07 07:36:54 (5 years ago)

Detection screenshot

libcrypto-1_1-x64.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:

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed libcrypto-1_1-x64.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.

OS Version:

Windows 8.1 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for libcrypto-1_1-x64.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.

Analysis

libcrypto-1_1-x64.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 0x00007095
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 3421184

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

.text 2403328 bytes · 70.2% of section data
MD5 6fb713ab45a3f5dc55d3830d7bad16e3
.rdata 847360 bytes · 24.8% of section data
MD5 6b3a8712743e4482ccb6ce99b1c0e6b7
.data 11776 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 400b45e13c224aae071743c30e8260e3
.pdata 114688 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 f870587ebef9fa4eb57e665ca170c1c2
.idata 10240 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 fc1d7116abf39d19c26fdd6d2e5d8f1c
.00cfg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3181cf94e59b0decadacc90c1903ee11
.rsrc 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 d4f98c0d869f58c7414148b74191d447
.reloc 31232 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 79f4951bff6c5d663c4adf5ae347f37e

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 libcrypto-1_1-x64.dll by MD5 97c3db98ba9fede82ddac84bda8e098f. 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 97c3db98ba9fede82ddac84bda8e098f.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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