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libcurl-x64.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.ExtHeur!. 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.ExtHeur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 48e2738ead612e6cb61b2c162eb47213
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, 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 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: The curl library, https://curl.se/. Product metadata: The curl library.
Signed by Adoreshare Co., Limited. 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
libcurl-x64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The curl library. The reported company name is The curl library, https://curl.se/. The current detection status is Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If libcurl-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 Trojan.ExtHeur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | The curl library |
| Company Name: | The curl library, https://curl.se/ |
| MD5: | 48e2738ead612e6cb61b2c162eb47213 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-29 23:00:58 (2 months 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: | Adoreshare Co., Limited |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on libcurl-x64.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:
| %localappdata%\hitpaw software\hitpawvideoconverter\cache\winbin\curl |
ThreatInfo has observed libcurl-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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen libcurl-x64.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 100.0% 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 libcurl-x64.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
libcurl-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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
21e3d110cdcf29bc858171864c480b5b
98dc5928e8df9f78d63a60fe35ce81fd
510899a848ce82034a9a9c6acdc2a54f
82dac9bb1c752e80d0f46f159d1700f1
5a8ac9eaa5bfa3a122a04964e0926d28
1c24f1f38d81a7631ed242a75d9ec3ce
17ece56fb764122988cdfaf970b4ece3
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
3a170f173c748cc7d3979139efe84e0b
285ab6b3dede782019db5c2a4d6bf08b
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.ExtHeur!
This report identifies libcurl-x64.dll by MD5 48e2738ead612e6cb61b2c162eb47213. 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.