GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
paul.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.Gen. 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
- Risk.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-24 02:00:59 (3 days ago)
- File hash
- 6ca539d39b3c81e1b5ce722cdad108eb
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.Gen, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-07-16 14:07:33 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 02:00:59 (3 days ago).
Company metadata: Sony DADC Austria AG. Product metadata: SecuROM Activate @amp; Play.
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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
paul.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SecuROM Activate @amp; Play. The reported company name is Sony DADC Austria AG. The current detection status is Risk.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 02:00:59 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
If paul.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 Risk.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | SecuROM Activate @amp; Play |
| Company Name: | Sony DADC Austria AG |
| MD5: | 6ca539d39b3c81e1b5ce722cdad108eb |
| Size: | 436 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-07-16 14:07:33 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-24 02:00:59 (3 days ago) |
| Status: | Risk.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-24 02:00:59 (3 days 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:
| %desktop%\jani phone backup\just incase\games\fable.iii-skidrow\sr-fable3\skidrow |
| %programfiles%\microsoft games\fable iii |
| %sysdrive%\r.g. catalyst |
| %programfiles% |
| %programfiles%\r.g. games |
| %sysdrive%\遊戲\電腦遊戲壓縮檔\神鬼預言3\fable.iii_gamersky\fable iii |
| %programfiles%\microsoft games |
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\games |
| %programfiles%\mr dj |
ThreatInfo has observed paul.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 paul.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 23.1% 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 paul.dll is Windows 10 with 69.2% 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
paul.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.
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3ebc5194b8700cf323436f1f1eb0e354
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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 Risk.Gen
This report identifies paul.dll by MD5 6ca539d39b3c81e1b5ce722cdad108eb. It is part of the Risk 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.