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libvlccore.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Ransom.Sabsik. 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
- Ransom.Sabsik
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week ago)
- File hash
- 9e50a97c4a5576b247a48eeb5a7769e5
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Ransom.Sabsik, part of the Ransom threat category.
Ransomware families and files associated with encryption or extortion workflows. Related Ransom reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week ago).
Company metadata: winsparkle.org. Product metadata: WinSparkle.
Signed by UltiMaker BV. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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 Ransom category for related samples and common context.
File context
libvlccore.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinSparkle. The reported company name is winsparkle.org. The current detection status is Ransom.Sabsik, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Ransom reports for broader family-level investigation.
If libvlccore.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 Ransom.Sabsik.
File Details
| Product Name: | WinSparkle |
| Company Name: | winsparkle.org |
| MD5: | 9e50a97c4a5576b247a48eeb5a7769e5 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week ago) |
| Status: | Ransom.Sabsik (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-18 13:00:49 (a week 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: | UltiMaker BV |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on libvlccore.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed libvlccore.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 libvlccore.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 Kuwait 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 libvlccore.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
libvlccore.dll is identified as pe for 32-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.
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d2fe95f5e3ee8b4c4772b4c76d7ae5ab
c78ef465ba87efcbc85fc8fbdbba7a9d
c51c881f7b614eba427feeb1279693cb
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7ea557393636e0355f2aa12b17281303
8dfd7d09ad3d7b8051135e7307bd7683
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 Ransom.Sabsik
This report identifies libvlccore.dll by MD5 9e50a97c4a5576b247a48eeb5a7769e5. It is part of the Ransom 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.