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vp8encoder.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-24 15:08:37 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago).
Company metadata: Google. Product metadata: WebM VP8 Encoder Filter.
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
vp8encoder.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WebM VP8 Encoder Filter. The reported company name is Google. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks 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: | WebM VP8 Encoder Filter |
| Company Name: | |
| MD5: | 6298c0af3d1d563834a218a9cc9f54bd |
| Size: | 593 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 15:08:37 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-13 17:01:04 (2 weeks ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\system |
| %programfiles%\java |
| %programfiles%\adobe |
| %commonappdata% |
| %appdata% |
| %windir% |
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed vp8encoder.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 vp8encoder.dll across 46 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 68.8% 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 vp8encoder.dll is Windows 10 with 58.9% 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
vp8encoder.dll is identified as pe for 32-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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6465845ad3ef2efcb0b4d3c41bdafef0
45f1196dc6482eac4f3a39d3acf4b2db
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.