GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
version.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hack.Patcher. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Hack.Patcher
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-21 22:00:33 (6 days ago)
- File hash
- 26f0ab8c63a8c2eca8220427728f1c2a
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hack.Patcher, part of the Hack threat category.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2026-02-03 23:01:10 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-21 22:00:33 (6 days ago).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hack category for related samples and common context.
File context
version.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-21 22:00:33 (6 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If version.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 Hack.Patcher.
File Details
| MD5: | 26f0ab8c63a8c2eca8220427728f1c2a |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-03 23:01:10 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-21 22:00:33 (6 days ago) |
| Status: | Hack.Patcher (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-21 22:00:33 (6 days ago) |
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.
Common Places:
| %profile%\downloads |
| %sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common |
ThreatInfo has observed version.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 version.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 Malta with 75.0% 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 version.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
version.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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8511b767b8391954a048191c4361fba5
fafe2c14f1f53f92fba0931b26674f14
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c81bc0a0d8f04744e94381e0d175ff87
b9f99043c48ffc8c0fceb8f9e62e5fa0
b41c262535e799400fd10f5e389669b9
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 Hack.Patcher
This report identifies version.dll by MD5 26f0ab8c63a8c2eca8220427728f1c2a. It is part of the Hack 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.