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File verdict·MT AI Engine assessment

Our call: Is RUNE64.dll safe?Malicious

Do not use this component
12Safety ratingCritical risk

46 of 74 engines flag this unsigned 64-bit DLL, including 10 tier-1 detections converging on VMProtect packing.

vmprotect
Evidence snapshot
  • 46 of 74 antivirus engines flagged the file, including AhnLab-V3 and Alibaba.Observed · Antivirus analysis
  • The hash has a long, established submission history across 2,335 sources.Derived · Submission history
  • The hash has been submitted 2,829 times from 2,335 sources.Derived · Saved report facts
RUNE64.dll
13.6 MB
a2e13fce27f1bdc920…b2fe2c9937
Antivirus
46 of 74 flagged
Sandbox
Runtime complete
Code signing
Unsigned
First seen
First seen 1y ago

Recommended next actions

01

Before using

Do not use it. 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.

02

If you already used it

Disconnect from the internet, start a full or offline antivirus scan, then secure important accounts from a clean device.

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

    46 of 74 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

    Rule evaluation completed with no recorded matches.

  • External intel

    Complete

    3 of 3 independent reference sources completed.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

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

ObservedDerived

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

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.

85%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

Ten tier-1 engines and 46 total detections label the file malicious, with two tier-1 engines agreeing on the VMProtect family. The DLL is unsigned, exhibits an offensive MITRE technique (T1548), and shows no trusted-publisher or clean-sandbox counter-evidence.

Where this verdict could be wrong3 caveats
  • externalIntel.yaraify.ruleCount=0 and MalwareBazaar.hit=false — no independent researcher rule hits despite widespread submissions.
  • behaviour.hasMaliciousSandboxVerdict=false and contactedHosts=null — sandbox did not return an explicit malicious verdict and host-reputation cross-check is unavailable.
  • communityComments contain researcher verdicts but are not ground truth and may reflect the same engine detections already counted.

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

Quarantine the file and block its hash; maintain current antivirus definitions and avoid manual execution or loading via rundll32.

Chapter 03

Behavior

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

What this file does

Observed actions and their security significance

  • High concern: Manipulated how the operating system loads code, which can redirect execution.

  • Moderate concern: Contained obfuscated or packed code that makes inspection harder.

  • Note: Listed running processes; both legitimate software and malware may do this.

  • Note: Collects details about your system.

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.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan disguises itself as something useful or harmless to trick you into running it. Once open, it does its real job in the background — anything from stealing data to opening a back door or downloading more malware.

Bottom line:The disguise is the whole trick, so a trustworthy-looking name or icon means nothing.

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

This file is dangerous. Treat it as harmful and remove it.

  1. Don't use this component. 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.

  2. If you already used it, disconnect from the internet and start with a full antivirus scan or Microsoft Defender Offline scan. If compromise is suspected or the problem persists, use a reputable second-opinion scanner and follow incident-recovery or clean-reinstall guidance.

  3. If you typed any passwords while it was open, change them from a device you trust.

  4. Reinstall the parent software from the developer's official site instead of replacing this component by itself.

Frequently asked

Safety FAQ

Is RUNE64.dll malware?
Yes — RUNE64.dll is malicious. Do not use it. 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. 46 of 74 antivirus engines flag it (family: vmprotect). It behaves as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. If you've already used it, see the removal and recovery steps below.
What is RUNE64.dll?
RUNE64.dll is a Windows library or loadable module, about 13.6 MB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: vmprotect) — a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Because a file's name and icon can be faked, the safest way to identify it is by its cryptographic hash (below), not its filename.
How many antivirus engines detected RUNE64.dll?
46 of 74 antivirus engines flagged RUNE64.dll, 46 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. The malicious verdict comes from the complete saved evidence, not from this antivirus count by itself.
I already downloaded and used RUNE64.dll — what should I do?
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 RUNE64.dll?
To remove RUNE64.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 kind of malware is RUNE64.dll?
RUNE64.dll is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the vmprotect family. Knowing the family matters because it tells you the likely impact — data theft, remote control, file encryption, or unwanted ads — and guides the cleanup.
What is the SHA-256 hash of RUNE64.dll?
The SHA-256 hash of RUNE64.dll is a2e13fce27f1bdc920aad71f43387b8ed4a7e0944b89edbcaa06aab2fe2c9937, and its MD5 is 7288ccf200696e4c24a0a379bdeb44d2. 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 RUNE64.dll?
This report reflects the scan run on July 30, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of RUNE64.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.
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