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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 Trojan.ExtHeur!. 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
- Trojan.ExtHeur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-08-09 23:10:00 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 524b0d85d992f86a7f26c162f3dbb91c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.ExtHeur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-07-07 23:39:20 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-09 23:10:00 (2 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 Trojan 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 Trojan.ExtHeur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-09 23:10:00 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan 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 Trojan.ExtHeur!.
File Details
| Product Name: | SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | 524b0d85d992f86a7f26c162f3dbb91c |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-07-07 23:39:20 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-08-09 23:10:00 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.ExtHeur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-08-09 23:10:00 (2 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:
| %localappdata%\programs |
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 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 Russia with 66.7% 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.
c5cd984d83b7e36fe1d9a74ada58ae91
d35a1f55412ec252808f4190361e17f6
14cc72482eb31cca3fc71c597f989043
5c14671d4b7c9c8a58bb6a206a14debc
6be5ef3adbed13267f1cfce7bf2abce7
52073d48d02d4422447e72d365cfd16c
8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
d722b8e2066277b20d58978b8d9e3633
6e4d0cfe45a200379143c3ade4c1e9dd
e1c35dc8ec2411e4d800b64eb7742b98
d878551ddcad365de5ea13b2d99613ab
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.ExtHeur!
This report identifies vk_swiftshader.dll by MD5 524b0d85d992f86a7f26c162f3dbb91c. 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.