GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
qgif.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.Injector (Heuristic). 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.Injector (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-04-21 23:01:55 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 2556ce7d63ddd8c2006cfa65b314d5ea
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Injector (Heuristic), 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 2020-03-03 20:36:08 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-21 23:01:55 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: The Qt Company Ltd.. Product metadata: Qt5.
Signed by The Qt Company Oy. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
qgif.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Qt5. The reported company name is The Qt Company Ltd.. The current detection status is Trojan.Injector (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-21 23:01:55 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If qgif.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.Injector (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | Qt5 |
| Company Name: | The Qt Company Ltd. |
| MD5: | 2556ce7d63ddd8c2006cfa65b314d5ea |
| Size: | 36 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-03 20:36:08 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-21 23:01:55 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Injector (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-21 23:01:55 (2 years 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | The Qt Company Oy |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on qgif.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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\maxqda2020 |
| %programfiles%\maxqda2022 |
ThreatInfo has observed qgif.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 qgif.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 Turkey with 16.7% 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 qgif.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
qgif.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.
1a37bb38d933bb9c1afd6a61bdc78f78
591b67a878da80ccc41686d83874aa5f
5076a215b0bd3acc0e31d93c7dda28cd
c09c46384ee9fa37b2212eab1ee27ca9
2461e9fce1404fa7389a37045ab077a6
70e54638474e9c72b3b2ff7929ee4b74
4ed629e485d41e2f5aef878d15dc2d94
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.Injector (Heuristic)
This report identifies qgif.dll by MD5 2556ce7d63ddd8c2006cfa65b314d5ea. 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.