GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
qminimal.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.DNSKeep (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
- Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 1762f9a2f0f148d4a77300f7cc0ae1f2
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic).
First seen 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: The Qt Company Ltd. Product metadata: Qt5.
Signed by Maxon Computer GmbH. 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.
File context
qminimal.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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (2 years ago).
If qminimal.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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | Qt5 |
| Company Name: | The Qt Company Ltd |
| MD5: | 1762f9a2f0f148d4a77300f7cc0ae1f2 |
| Size: | 55 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-07-02 23:00:58 (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: | Maxon Computer GmbH |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on qminimal.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:
| %commonappdata%\redshift\plugins\c4d\r21\redshift\res\libs\win64\qtplugins |
ThreatInfo has observed qminimal.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 qminimal.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 100.0% 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 qminimal.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
qminimal.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.
dc7704d737f5134bee87ea5246cd98ea
10724de066b614c65676ad777b9151a6
46c6609dd32245fb039e32f09643a755
9d331b52b136048d6c5add0bbf36c0c8
fd67f62767dda102c1e69c9d37493ad3
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
0b15f747aa3dc38a0dc5681383733baf
0c569e930b92362ec491a9a57b2e9a5b
47264290b56bd842e69996ce37cf2b24
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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic)
This report identifies qminimal.dll by MD5 1762f9a2f0f148d4a77300f7cc0ae1f2. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.