GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
nw_elf.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-03-14 01:08:08 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-18 21:52:39 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: The NWJS Community. Product metadata: nwjs.
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
nw_elf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with nwjs. The reported company name is The NWJS Community. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-18 21:52:39 (4 years 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: | nwjs |
| Company Name: | The NWJS Community |
| MD5: | a2afc1508381e830303542a1b8ae591d |
| Size: | 412 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-03-14 01:08:08 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-12-18 21:52:39 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-12-18 21:52:39 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\fast! |
| %appdata%\store |
ThreatInfo has observed nw_elf.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 nw_elf.dll across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 nw_elf.dll is Windows 10 with 88.5% 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
nw_elf.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.
b93ea04f16bdf1b78ee7e922a5e6e831
58f214bf6177be7a4509ed43a0415016
45b862dafc6db8e6a43af27eb407e028
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
d273139d7dd4280f40c57791927d34c6
77fe8f352083473317d687a59929d819
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
f64a8bd65d294a50aae9eae4ff377a4a
1169380b40fb1ab268c58976ce0524f1
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.