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qtmedia_audioengine.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 23:01:53 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 44182245baa4b3ecb51f2e5e149fa0b6
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 20:32:23 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-21 23:01:53 (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
qtmedia_audioengine.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 23:01:53 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If qtmedia_audioengine.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: | 44182245baa4b3ecb51f2e5e149fa0b6 |
| Size: | 66 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-03-03 20:32:23 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-04-21 23:01:53 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Injector (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-04-21 23:01:53 (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 qtmedia_audioengine.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 qtmedia_audioengine.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 qtmedia_audioengine.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 qtmedia_audioengine.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
qtmedia_audioengine.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.
8642a62caee7a6b68f80d22f5c8b4dcf
f3f873239eb55b8f3250efa672d02ed2
e40c11ea9151f12daf4ce6db73729576
2362d5a287b5f861acb58f08aedca18c
82454880d81124980bc3f96b9d6804f1
bfe7fd573600e1c64d77c8136b8796ff
24f7571f2cacc6048dcd81f924fcdc75
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 qtmedia_audioengine.dll by MD5 44182245baa4b3ecb51f2e5e149fa0b6. 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.