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owutility.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.ExtHeur!. 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
- Trojan.ExtHeur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (5 hours ago)
- File hash
- 12672cd6247fe1c477c7bee66439801a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-05-20 22:00:55 (a week ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (5 hours ago).
Company metadata: Overwolf Ltd.. Product metadata: Overwolf Electron Utility.
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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
owutility.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Overwolf Electron Utility. The reported company name is Overwolf Ltd.. The current detection status is Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (5 hours ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If owutility.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 Trojan.ExtHeur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Overwolf Electron Utility |
| Company Name: | Overwolf Ltd. |
| MD5: | 12672cd6247fe1c477c7bee66439801a |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-20 22:00:55 (a week ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (5 hours ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-27 18:00:50 (5 hours 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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\programs |
ThreatInfo has observed owutility.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 owutility.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 France with 33.3% 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 owutility.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
owutility.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.
b31e56b1114a9f7bf6ed69ad1128aa23
67e4417787a0f11bbd85fb911eac4087
edab659ecae918faec48932fc7418649
c5f2ba2ae742621997a203c8cfc3a51f
227a862ddfdfa48277e6567d0aa2a20a
2446dff4fe2737d82ee6c57b27b950d0
99f4cbc5f6ff374712edeff33be8f7cb
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 Trojan.ExtHeur!
This report identifies owutility.dll by MD5 12672cd6247fe1c477c7bee66439801a. It is part of the Trojan 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.