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mimilib.dll threat report

Detected as Hack.Mimikatz File reputation report
MD5 9880e24dffec2a87b56631ee2feb332f
Latest seen 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago)
Size 40 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Mimikatz. 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
Hack.Mimikatz
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago)
File hash
9880e24dffec2a87b56631ee2feb332f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Mimikatz, part of the Hack threat category.

Category context

Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: gentilkiwi (Benjamin DELPY). Product metadata: mimilib (mimikatz).

Digital signature

Signed by Open Source Developer, Benjamin Delpy. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Hack category for related samples and common context.

mimilib.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with mimilib (mimikatz). The reported company name is gentilkiwi (Benjamin DELPY). The current detection status is Hack.Mimikatz, based on the latest analysis from 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.

If mimilib.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 Hack.Mimikatz.

Product Name: mimilib (mimikatz)
Company Name: gentilkiwi (Benjamin DELPY)
MD5: 9880e24dffec2a87b56631ee2feb332f
Size: 40 KB
First Published: 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago)
Status: Hack.Mimikatz (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-05-03 20:53:50 (5 years ago)
mimilib.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.

Signed By: Open Source Developer, Benjamin Delpy
Status: Valid

The signature on mimilib.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.

%sysdrive%\perflogs\perflogsnnn\mimikatz

ThreatInfo has observed mimilib.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for mimilib.dll is Windows 7 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.

mimilib.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 0x0000427b
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 29184

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

.text 14336 bytes · 49.1% of section data
MD5 210cac6a8db1cdb9aae4e029e81ecbb1
.rdata 9216 bytes · 31.6% of section data
MD5 9b8fb817426a69a019e8887b511ce017
.data 1536 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 be932b160b0341c1cdd2ed12210c0978
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 5.3% of section data
MD5 cffcb8a8964e5747691611d4ce54690d
.reloc 2560 bytes · 8.8% of section data
MD5 f46864c456b1fa03eff004efe60d5fed

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 Hack.Mimikatz

This report identifies mimilib.dll by MD5 9880e24dffec2a87b56631ee2feb332f. It is part of the Hack 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 9880e24dffec2a87b56631ee2feb332f.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Hack category to compare similar reports.