GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
relay.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.Downloader. 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.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-09-04 23:00:41 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- d9f69c2af119cc6e9a4fc34be6751b9e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, 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 2024-02-05 23:28:20 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-04 23:00:41 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: CANON INC.. Product metadata: relay.dll.
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
relay.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with relay.dll. The reported company name is CANON INC.. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-04 23:00:41 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If relay.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.Downloader.
File Details
| Product Name: | relay.dll |
| Company Name: | CANON INC. |
| MD5: | d9f69c2af119cc6e9a4fc34be6751b9e |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2024-02-05 23:28:20 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-09-04 23:00:41 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-09-04 23:00:41 (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.
Common Places:
| %appdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed relay.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 relay.dll across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Portugal with 66.7% 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 relay.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
relay.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.
0cd1650b84018a8b9b453856ff1beb3d
1e872e46d8dc0156808047dad403e18b
5ddfe220969e5c1680905cfe261cb91d
bfe53defdd1c1072e73cb1f041e08440
6d4d1e271a8c444120cf9a30e0b54c52
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.Downloader
This report identifies relay.dll by MD5 d9f69c2af119cc6e9a4fc34be6751b9e. 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.