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Is dnSpy.dll safe?

Verdict
Malicious

Independent hash intelligence links this exact file to a known-malicious sample feed.

Independent hash intelligence links this exact file to a known-malicious sample feed. This evidence remains decisive even when the narrative service is temporarily unavailable.

Do not 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. Run a full-system antivirus scan.

Read the full analysis
Saved file evidenceAntivirus consensus
0of 75 flagged
Flagged 0No detection 75
Digital specimendnSpy.dllbc1c4e0fc49c138bbf…48fa005df6704a
Size207.0 KB
Code signingUnsigned
SandboxRuntime complete
First seen6y ago
Evidence3 priority signals
2 high-confidence signature or behavior rules matched this file.

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.

Chapter 02

Intelligence

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

Technical assessment

What the available evidence shows

The report separates observed facts from checks that are still incomplete.

95%Confidence
Very high
Analyst conclusion

Independent hash intelligence links this exact file to a known-malicious sample feed. This evidence remains decisive even when the narrative service is temporarily unavailable.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • The antivirus-engine count may still change, but the independent malicious evidence is already sufficient for containment.

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 this component with your antivirus, then repair or reinstall the parent software from its official source. Do not delete or replace the component manually. Run a full-system antivirus scan.

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

    0 of 75 engines flagged the file.

  • Sandbox

    Complete

    1 isolated runtime environment contributed observations.

  • Network

    Partial

    20 runtime contacts were observed without a completed reputation cross-check.

  • YARA

    Complete

    3 signature or behavior rules 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
  • 10MITRE ATT&CK techniques
  • 15spawned processes
  • 20network contacts
  • 28filesystem & 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: Attempted to impair or bypass security controls.

  • Moderate concern: Communicated over a common application protocol; malware can use this for command-and-control.

  • Moderate concern: Scans through your files and folders.

  • Moderate concern: Communicates over the network in a non-standard way.

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

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

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.

Recorded behavior

Attack story

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

ObservedDerived

7 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

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

  1. Recovery step 01

    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. Recovery step 02

    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. Recovery step 03

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

  4. Recovery step 04

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

Safety FAQ

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

8 evidence-based answers
Is dnSpy.dll a virus?
Evidence-based answer
Yes — dnSpy.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. 0 of 75 antivirus engines flag it (family: confirmed malware). 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 dnSpy.dll?
Evidence-based answer
dnSpy.dll is a Windows library or loadable module, about 207 KB. Our analysis identifies it as malicious (family: confirmed malware) — 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 dnSpy.dll?
Evidence-based answer
None — 0 of 75 antivirus engines flagged dnSpy.dll. That's reassuring, though it is not proof that a file is safe, so we also weigh its behaviour, identity, and reputation.
What should I do if I already used dnSpy.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 dnSpy.dll?
Evidence-based answer
To remove dnSpy.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 dnSpy.dll?
Evidence-based answer
dnSpy.dll is classified as a trojan — malware disguised as something harmless to trick you into running it. Engines attribute it to the confirmed malware 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 dnSpy.dll?
Evidence-based answer
The SHA-256 hash of dnSpy.dll is bc1c4e0fc49c138bbfc223d3e94231cd4884439c663646d91e48fa005df6704a, and its MD5 is 5cf180fec9628c4df4267de3ed7a98a7. 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 dnSpy.dll?
Evidence-based answer
This report reflects the scan run on August 22, 2026. Because a file's hash never changes, the identity of dnSpy.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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