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vk_swiftshader.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.ELEX. 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
- Adware.ELEX
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 18e866911593d214f61551a7532b1bd8
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.ELEX, part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.
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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
vk_swiftshader.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library. The current detection status is Adware.ELEX, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If vk_swiftshader.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 Adware.ELEX.
File Details
| Product Name: | SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 18e866911593d214f61551a7532b1bd8 |
| Size: | 4 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.ELEX (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-12-27 23:17:38 (3 years 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:
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed vk_swiftshader.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 vk_swiftshader.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 100.0% 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 vk_swiftshader.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
vk_swiftshader.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
6d78d7d8c2453333022f6e8405264dc8
96c393413879848c4ea8b2b1d93b7193
46d6e8754a834ab90d7315132d268303
c02e9bcfd4cef2b4251712d1dc5f892c
68c64db9e4366b854fb48b30e5bc028c
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
d4035736be61baf35cb44596632ce78e
222b798f9804431d937fe2ea5106ac8f
cfbce5da89ba4aedb445fc96240f676e
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 Adware.ELEX
This report identifies vk_swiftshader.dll by MD5 18e866911593d214f61551a7532b1bd8. It is part of the Adware 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.