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runtime.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 44b4e7bb4a8e8ca71dc1d928c6ac17a4
Latest seen 2023-12-16 23:47:16 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-12-12 23:45:42 (2 years ago)
Size 48 MB
Signed by Embark Studios AB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-12-16 23:47:16 (2 years ago)
File hash
44b4e7bb4a8e8ca71dc1d928c6ac17a4
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-12-12 23:45:42 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-12-16 23:47:16 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Embark Studios AB. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

runtime.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-12-16 23:47:16 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If runtime.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!.

MD5: 44b4e7bb4a8e8ca71dc1d928c6ac17a4
Size: 48 MB
First Published: 2023-12-12 23:45:42 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-12-16 23:47:16 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-12-16 23:47:16 (2 years ago)
runtime.dll 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.

Signed By: Embark Studios AB
Status: Valid

The signature on runtime.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.

%sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common\the finals\discovery\binaries
%programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common\the finals\discovery\binaries

ThreatInfo has observed runtime.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for runtime.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.

runtime.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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x005cf7a0
Image base 0x0000000200000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 50631168

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.pdata 25600 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 ac9e65a1019f7410b3079c3215a5e27d
.rwx 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
packer0 5540352 bytes · 10.9% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 9cc22b5bbbf52d7460a355e06143f458
packer1 1643008 bytes · 3.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b1e7b337061209df688fe6c924a5ea36
packer2 7430656 bytes · 14.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 bc336cafe3a9c0d864a12b968c06bfe1
.rsrc 5262336 bytes · 10.4% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 08a0006bac3d9c357a6a76ab41f062f2
.reloc 9216 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 a388c3ebca005b624099af0156df0b34
packer3 30715904 bytes · 60.7% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 c3840d64e0fcb56d27f1bd7bfd25225a

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 runtime.dll by MD5 44b4e7bb4a8e8ca71dc1d928c6ac17a4. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 44b4e7bb4a8e8ca71dc1d928c6ac17a4.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.