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r5apex_dx12runtime.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.Heur!. 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.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks ago)
- File hash
- 5b457c4dd87e5458a2ccd8f0c2670c36
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, 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 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks ago).
Signed by Electronic Arts, Inc.. 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
r5apex_dx12runtime.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If r5apex_dx12runtime.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.Heur!.
File Details
| MD5: | 5b457c4dd87e5458a2ccd8f0c2670c36 |
| Size: | 58 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 21:00:41 (2 weeks 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: | Electronic Arts, Inc. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on r5apex_dx12runtime.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%\steam\steamapps\common |
ThreatInfo has observed r5apex_dx12runtime.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 r5apex_dx12runtime.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 Poland 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 r5apex_dx12runtime.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
r5apex_dx12runtime.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.
6eafabfcb297432a4ddcf1c00f6d2e14
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2c7c328534203e61e83d48072c9f86dc
653b1be152452cf3a00a762a141d3f07
6792443a717269532af186a8d2998851
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48b3d0b98645c92aeec4d7e3949720cc
0cff22e432aa216d0e3a98cec6fa49fe
6ba8a5f1894b68aa32b23abd05b7a71a
8f70549f2788c806143fb833e07679c4
87e7d5f8fdbbea41b54be58575e4a5ef
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.Heur!
This report identifies r5apex_dx12runtime.dll by MD5 5b457c4dd87e5458a2ccd8f0c2670c36. 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.