GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
vk_swiftshader.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-02-02 23:01:02 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-06 23:01:51 (3 months ago).
Product metadata: SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library.
Signed by Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC. 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
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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-06 23:01:51 (3 months ago).
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: | SwiftShader Vulkan Dynamic Link Library |
| MD5: | fa4c2349cc97a416d2b6b5c22e32364c |
| Size: | 5 MB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-02 23:01:02 (3 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-02-06 23:01:51 (3 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-02-06 23:01:51 (3 months ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Eightpoint Technologies Ltd. SEZC |
| 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:
| %profile%\wavesor software\wavebrowser |
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 United States 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.
0cc0f6d8a81ed405c37504e31a37dcef
1e07c6d78386747fa75b372e3438c78d
9b7be0e33ed300435e1e9e47b76476f3
01a658676481b572ff146fbc9c00b1a8
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
f62e59ac85c713b632e8a2facd71eb50
de002f9cc0eb5b544b2a4d80318c4e39
c63f492327fd6e59704a7bdf85ed860f
1ab10188cfde4d2d5762c27fd5008dd0
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.