GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
sdk.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-11-13 23:16:23 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-27 23:00:21 (2 months ago).
Signed by Cleversort FZ-LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
sdk.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-27 23:00:21 (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.
File Details
| MD5: | 488c88542750cfded8b5c11edf3f7ccd |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-11-13 23:16:23 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-27 23:00:21 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-27 23:00:21 (2 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Cleversort FZ-LLC |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on sdk.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.
Common Places:
| %localappdata%\programs |
ThreatInfo has observed sdk.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 sdk.dll across 15 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 20.0% 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 sdk.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
sdk.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit 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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
1f025acf836f4566250f2d62c68b8198
b393c02a1a47acdf73f965a85191a2a9
29b33373b2eeffc86af7b93098be5f9a
d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
0d53531e6ddb141d54e4a608f2de9f82
c809de375e6621ce0a5151de5bb7c21f
b346b588dfc7943cdf44e8233fda9eca
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1fcad80c9a90361839cf2c349b50b5b9
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.