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vulkan-1.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-02-02 23:01:05 (3 months ago); latest analysis 2026-02-06 23:01:51 (3 months ago).
Product metadata: Vulkan Runtime.
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
vulkan-1.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Vulkan Runtime. 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: | Vulkan Runtime |
| MD5: | 2b3cff44b6a4cf2d4701f4d62d93cccb |
| Size: | 889 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-02-02 23:01:05 (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 vulkan-1.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 vulkan-1.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 vulkan-1.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 vulkan-1.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
vulkan-1.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.
811d5cab99e1bea5d0431ba70c285baa
89b4857b84acd02ec50cadbfa063168f
24a4c1f6308bd0f2fa50937d23061ef8
9e3b77a9431d00898a550ec15a1dcdb1
bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
72307553e75c43846d4a0aa1fd46132e
57e2460cabd6f0583c9dcd14552eab48
59bfd2a3bc2a4cb9a8462186a5c7b870
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.