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Is Bitcrusher.dll safe?

Verdict
Suspicious

Unsigned 17-year-old DLL triggers one low-trust engine and shows process-injection behaviour in sandbox.

One low-trust engine flags the file while 74 others remain silent. Sandbox evidence shows T1055 process injection, yet the file is unsigned and has circulated for 17 years with minimal detections.

Do not use it until verified

Treat the DLL as untrusted; isolate or replace it until its origin and purpose can be verified.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
1of 75 flagged
Flagged 1No detection 74
Digital specimenBitcrusher.dll8e294447f053ed7431…7ebcc06b865614
Size308.0 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen17y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
1 high-confidence signature or behavior rule matched this file.

Recommended next actions

01

Before using

Do not use it until the source and publisher can be verified independently.

02

If you already used it

Stop using it, scan the device, and watch for unexpected behavior or security alerts. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

The saved assessment, checked against the scan evidence and recorded coverage.

MT AI Engine · Verdict analysis

The reasoning behind this verdict

This section explains the evidence supporting the verdict and keeps conflicting or missing signals visible.

55%Confidence
Moderate
Analyst conclusion

One low-trust engine flags the file while 74 others remain silent. Sandbox evidence shows T1055 process injection, yet the file is unsigned and has circulated for 17 years with minimal detections.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • File is 6202 days old with common_old prevalence; a genuine malicious DLL would typically show higher detection counts or tier-1 consensus after such long exposure.

These are the assessment's weak points. If you believe one applies to your file, report the verdict and we'll re-review it.

Recommended action

Treat the DLL as untrusted; isolate or replace it until its origin and purpose can be verified.

Scan transparency

Coverage & freshness

4 of 5 complete

Complete means the check returned a usable result. It does not mean the file is safe.

  • Antivirus

    Complete

    1 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Not run

    No contacted-host reputation check is recorded.

    No timestamp recorded

  • YARA

    Complete

    1 signature or behavior rule matched.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Chapter 03

Behavior

Plain-English impact first, then the observed runtime evidence.

Runtime flight recorder

Capture complete
  • 1isolated sandbox run
  • 8MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 2spawned processes
  • 0network contacts
  • 40filesystem & mutex artifacts

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Injected code into another process, a technique that can conceal execution.

  • High concern: Used an input-capture technique that can record credentials or keystrokes.

  • Moderate concern: Checked the environment for virtualisation or analysis tools.

  • Moderate concern: Checks which security software you have installed.

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

  • Note: Loads extra code modules while running.

These are observed capabilities from an isolated analysis. A technique does not prove malicious intent on its own, and the file never ran on your device.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

Runtime observations grouped by analysis stage. Arrows organize the stages; they do not claim chronology or causality.

ObservedDerived

5 recorded facts from one runtime window. Every fact remains independently traceable in Analyst mode.

Chapter 04

Detection & Forensics

Consensus, attribution, signatures, code structure, prevalence, and identity.

Chapter 05

Safety & FAQ

Complete recovery guidance and answers for the next decision.

What to do now

We couldn't fully clear this file. Treat it with caution.

  1. Recovery step 01

    Don't use it unless you're certain it came from a source you trust.

  2. Recovery step 02

    Check where you got it — an unexpected attachment or a random download link is a red flag.

  3. Recovery step 03

    Do not delete or replace the component manually. Quarantine it with your antivirus or repair the parent software from its official source. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.

  4. Recovery step 04

    If you're still unsure, scan it again in a day or two — detections often catch up on newer files.

Safety FAQ

Direct answers grounded in the saved verdict and evidence in this report.

7 evidence-based answers
Is Bitcrusher.dll safe, or is it malware?
Evidence-based answer
Bitcrusher.dll is suspicious — treat it as unsafe until you're sure. 1 of 75 antivirus engines flag it; that detection signal contributes to the cautious verdict. Don't use it unless you fully trust where it came from. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.
What is Bitcrusher.dll?
Evidence-based answer
Bitcrusher.dll is a Windows library or loadable module, about 308 KB. We identify a file by its cryptographic hash rather than its name, because the same filename can be reused by completely different files — the hash below is the reliable fingerprint.
How many antivirus engines detected Bitcrusher.dll?
Evidence-based answer
1 of 75 antivirus engines flagged Bitcrusher.dll, 1 of them as outright malicious. The raw count alone does not establish safety or danger; we also weigh which engines flagged it and corroborating behavior, identity, reputation, and rule evidence.
What should I do if I already used Bitcrusher.dll?
Evidence-based answer
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet to stop the malware communicating or spreading. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software (such as Malwarebytes) and quarantine everything it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from a DIFFERENT, clean device — many threats log keystrokes or steal saved credentials. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch closely for fraud and alert your bank. 5) For a confirmed infection, the most reliable fix is to back up your personal files and reinstall the operating system for a clean start.
How do I remove Bitcrusher.dll?
Evidence-based answer
To remove Bitcrusher.dll: 1) restart into Safe Mode (Safe Mode with Networking if you need to download a tool) so the malware doesn't auto-start. 2) Run a full scan with reputable anti-malware software and let it quarantine or delete the detections. 3) Quarantine this component with your antivirus, then repair or reinstall the parent software from its official source. Do not delete or replace the component manually. 4) Check your browser extensions, startup items, and scheduled tasks for anything unfamiliar. 5) Reboot and scan again to confirm it's gone. If detections keep coming back, a clean operating-system reinstall is the most dependable cure.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Bitcrusher.dll?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of Bitcrusher.dll is 8e294447f053ed743106d52bdbb47ae28d64e5e28692e7a9b37ebcc06b865614, and its MD5 is f71a943587fcc1936b487f479e4eab74. This hash is the file's unique fingerprint — two files with the same SHA-256 are identical. Use it to confirm you're looking at exactly this file (not just one with the same name) when comparing against antivirus databases or a download's published checksum.
How up to date is this analysis of Bitcrusher.dll?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on September 6, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of Bitcrusher.dll is fixed — but antivirus coverage improves over time, so a file that looks clean today can pick up detections later (and vice-versa). If you need the latest picture, MalwareTips staff can re-run the analysis from scratch.
Chapter 06

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