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xul.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 40978723f917b0cbb57133b96d84fbe2
Latest seen 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago)
First seen 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago)
Size 155 MB
Publisher Mozilla Foundation
Product Tor Browser

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago)
File hash
40978723f917b0cbb57133b96d84fbe2
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago); latest analysis 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Mozilla Foundation. Product metadata: Tor Browser.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

xul.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Tor Browser. The reported company name is Mozilla Foundation. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If xul.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.Heur!.

Product Name: Tor Browser
Company Name: Mozilla Foundation
MD5: 40978723f917b0cbb57133b96d84fbe2
Size: 155 MB
First Published: 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-24 09:00:22 (3 days ago)
xul.dll 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.

%desktop%\tor browser

ThreatInfo has observed xul.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for xul.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.

xul.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000011b0
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 163544576

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 107368960 bytes · 65.7% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 419def7ed6548bbc403a66549d1b1321
.rdata 20502528 bytes · 12.5% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 47c1dabdfafaab6717336f6e3bf97843
.buildid 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d540611a7cc9721ed813872ab88f8453
.data 510464 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1d074b874b68e06a0cc66e89b300e71f
.eh_fram 14970880 bytes · 9.2% of section data
Large raw data Uncommon name
MD5 8eee4dfb02a84a73fc269b89d0e3c152
.gcc_exc 29184 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1b497994f435d7c3e5d5808990870b63
.rodata 15031808 bytes · 9.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 f301dff01120f3ab5e47b6c1a1106a85
.tls 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 4594c38167d742b985b179c5be432596
mozbldid 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c001aec2420873c1172852b0cc1ddf66
.rsrc 6144 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 c4babecf7a049d24317e130388c1c20b
.reloc 5122560 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 acf0134421da6f594321f2f50fc92783

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.Heur!

This report identifies xul.dll by MD5 40978723f917b0cbb57133b96d84fbe2. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 40978723f917b0cbb57133b96d84fbe2.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Trojan category to compare similar reports.