GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
singleEngine.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-02-04 23:41:11 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-17 23:58:37 (2 years ago).
Signed by Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd.. 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
singleEngine.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 搜狗手写输入法. The reported company name is SOGOU Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-17 23:58:37 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
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
| Product Name: | 搜狗手写输入法 |
| Company Name: | SOGOU Inc |
| MD5: | 69e3cae9acd21779029686f96d14f4d2 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-02-04 23:41:11 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-17 23:58:37 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-17 23:58:37 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Beijing Sogou Technology Development Co., Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on singleEngine.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:
| %programfiles%\sogouinput\components\handinput |
ThreatInfo has observed singleEngine.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 singleEngine.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 Malaysia with 50.0% 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 singleEngine.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
singleEngine.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.
e081edee9ed386d845b151ef8d6b6731
6956cc2369147fc2d1da4444356fb6f8
97025db7cee26bb26de4f05b5abf362f
f7134afbef7ecb02d076ab51ae0763ed
2e7c5ae0e909fb0df090d6fb1bb61453
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.