GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ralf.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 04:03:43 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-06 23:00:32 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: RealNetworks, Inc.. Product metadata: RealAudio Lossless Format.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
ralf.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with RealAudio Lossless Format. The reported company name is RealNetworks, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-06 23:00:32 (4 months ago).
ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.
File Details
| Product Name: | RealAudio Lossless Format |
| Company Name: | RealNetworks, Inc. |
| MD5: | 6f75052d8fbb852fe9043f7133df952e |
| Size: | 152 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 04:03:43 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-06 23:00:32 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-06 23:00:32 (4 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer\real |
| %programfiles%\qvodplayer\codecs\real |
| %programfiles%\baofeng\encoder\codec\real\codecs |
| %appdata%\pplive\codec\1.0.0.2\real |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qqplayer |
| %programfiles%\qvodplayer\codecs |
| %programfiles%\tencent\qq player\qqplayer |
| %programfiles%\soft\formatfactory\formatfactory\ffmodules\rmcodecs |
| %programfiles%\baofeng\encoder\codec\real |
ThreatInfo has observed ralf.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 ralf.dll across 60 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 60.7% 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 ralf.dll is Windows 7 with 48.3% 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
ralf.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.
7229865ec0ba0a4fe555689aee66a154
4c3aca2e3cada7448be78f9ac97e5036
9cb5c7d47a72fbe51503b18f2ac5564a
e679bacee38c2b5c43d3b42520d2a2d8
82d053229af4bd056cfac34a57020889
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
This file is still under review
ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.