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runtime.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a4edeb0cb1b6dd14592d20eb26243846
Latest seen 2026-05-21 12:01:03 (a week ago)
First seen 2025-02-09 23:09:15 (a year ago)
Size 50 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-21 12:01:03 (a week ago)
File hash
a4edeb0cb1b6dd14592d20eb26243846
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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 2025-02-09 23:09:15 (a year ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 12:01:03 (a week ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC. 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 2026-05-21 12:01:03 (a week 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: a4edeb0cb1b6dd14592d20eb26243846
Size: 50 MB
First Published: 2025-02-09 23:09:15 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-21 12:01:03 (a week ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-21 12:01:03 (a week 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: Sony Interactive Entertainment LLC
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.

%commonappdata%\sony interactive entertainment inc\pspc_sdk\s22
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1237625466-144659669-471185674-1001\$r0786zr\pspc_sdk\s22
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-2711985908-1639879229-2391796323-1001
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-18\$r36p08g\s22
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-18\$razk4om\s22

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 0x0007ebc0
Image base 0x0000000200000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 52920320

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

.pdata 25088 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 6fd996eaadb084a2cc390b3889a6deae
.rwx 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
packer0 467456 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4847b4c08e4714db98b809fdf8c2b7a9
packer1 1344512 bytes · 2.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 19917fc5fc2a2b789f6fbc91f55eec76
packer2 53760 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9eb8b62367aea10a756f7ea82c73c17d
.rsrc 1496576 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 f2ca433ba8d11d44461a2424f24fb3f8
.reloc 3584 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 527647bf8b38ee81c1e3a79fcc67009c
packer3 49525248 bytes · 93.6% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 5b70fa5b8a4616599358308eeb0b8bab

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 a4edeb0cb1b6dd14592d20eb26243846. 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 a4edeb0cb1b6dd14592d20eb26243846.
  • 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.