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libx264-161.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-11-13 23:01:19 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-04 23:01:27 (a month ago).
Company metadata: x264 project. Product metadata: x264.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
libx264-161.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with x264. The reported company name is x264 project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-04 23:01:27 (a month ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | x264 |
| Company Name: | x264 project |
| MD5: | 0cf283b176ecaff8ac04b46d2486e6b9 |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-11-13 23:01:19 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-04 23:01:27 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-04 23:01:27 (a month ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\embers\embers\binaries |
ThreatInfo has observed libx264-161.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 libx264-161.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 60.0% 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 libx264-161.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
libx264-161.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.
3e5928a0bf5ba929e5f71c993e9b5fc6
8cf760b0dcee02f39810276d06876c6c
191ef94d7fa6a50543091e008ce2f834
d5a581cab51156554a8abc46c9b90aee
875709f314097692a515d0d84f7f044e
1a9f608e6312201cc65c3544ae5381ba
fc20e677a844cbf2eb56224c8d4e52a2
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.