rsEngineFW_x86.dll file report

MD5 9f0f9cf8d69f2bc4d7e19fdb038b91bf
Latest seen 2026-03-18 23:00:51 (2 months ago)
First seen 2018-02-03 17:12:52 (8 years ago)
Size 86 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-02-03 17:12:52 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-18 23:00:51 (2 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Reason Software Company Inc.. Product metadata: Reason Security Engine File Watcher.

Digital signature

Signed by Reason Software Company Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

rsEngineFW_x86.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Reason Security Engine File Watcher. The reported company name is Reason Software Company Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-18 23:00:51 (2 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.

Product Name: Reason Security Engine File Watcher
Company Name: Reason Software Company Inc.
MD5: 9f0f9cf8d69f2bc4d7e19fdb038b91bf
Size: 86 KB
First Published: 2018-02-03 17:12:52 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-03-18 23:00:51 (2 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-03-18 23:00:51 (2 months ago)
Signed By: Reason Software Company Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on rsEngineFW_x86.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.

%programfiles%\bytefence
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence
%programfiles%\bytefence

ThreatInfo has observed rsEngineFW_x86.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 10.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 62.6%
Windows 7 29.5%
Windows 8.1 6.0%
Windows 8 0.8%
Windows XP 0.7%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for rsEngineFW_x86.dll is Windows 10 with 62.6% 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.

rsEngineFW_x86.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x10000000
Entry Address: 0x000017df

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 43008 ba6a71c47b87d7a6f52d1b71b5a0b2a9
.rdata 23552 ec5e4e609bb3c0653b5f49faa4e91d0d
.data 2048 78a39140770c24de06e11763e0d8e137
.rsrc 2048 e142e65277f70f538306d748d04fc5ee
.reloc 4096 f461709b9d4ec6110a25c5653d51bb01

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.

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