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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
- 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 566f129f9876abd3f31c36fa52cc3c32
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 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year ago).
Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by 广东一一五科技股份有限公司. 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
- 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 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year 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: | 566f129f9876abd3f31c36fa52cc3c32 |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Adware.ELEX (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-05-30 23:02:34 (a year 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.
Overview
| Signed By: | 广东一一五科技股份有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on vk_swiftshader.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%\115chrome\application |
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 Singapore 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.
848476ba642cfb74b89a56dd42f350a3
f35d504b2982f504eec962f32787e3dd
38656bb42b7dc01c4fe02e3dfa8841a5
a09681e221c28fa3b90c036b994c6fe5
d947c17022effb7fe23dec637e866820
8c950f651287cbc1296bcb4e8cd7e990
85943728aa49e02d6d71cc2138817542
0f43d6c45d7582d1ffc438f6fbd6aef6
959f1b144f79022bc23b0578fb3c6ca0
290c50b652aa0da69f0ce3fae23b9b67
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 566f129f9876abd3f31c36fa52cc3c32. 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.