GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
nw_elf.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-03-30 20:41:39 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-04-22 23:01:09 (a month ago).
Company metadata: The NW.js 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 NW.js Community. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-04-22 23:01:09 (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: | nwjs |
| Company Name: | The NW.js Community |
| MD5: | c73b8e71aa716278dda520c7f6d7d3b8 |
| Size: | 893 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-03-30 20:41:39 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-04-22 23:01:09 (a month ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-04-22 23:01:09 (a month ago) |
Common Places:
| %appdata% |
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1514960887-1144555664-3412186176-1001\$rucaw40.rar |
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 8 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 52.9% 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 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
nw_elf.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.
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522fba9cd5016b2615535f0c17df2efa
734319684952c3a945332231c17aa307
c991e236f347130b308d85ab7238d281
91cca8448412a8865ef649b4de57b889
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
071dc6b95b5a4ffa87f53cd33aac59de
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
60d3ea61d541c9be2e845d2787fb9574
b1f1134d0c316acd2ab075b2d010dec7
34125fa2fc5e3d7d0c77a85ecb1da9f4
7f67bc38e95cfb0245180a7f9d3c101a
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.