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Verdict Malicious

Analyzed , 8 days ago

Is Slum.dll safe? No, we rate this exact file malicious.

This exact file is listed in abuse.ch MalwareBazaar, a public malware-sample sharing database. 12 of the 68 antivirus engines that checked it also flag it.

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Strong evidence · Two or more major antivirus engines agree.

Don't run this file

Delete this file from the device, then empty the Recycle Bin or Trash. Run a full-system antivirus scan.

What to do now4 steps

This file is harmful. Don't run it, and remove it.

If you haven't run it

  1. Don't run this file. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin.

If you already ran it

  1. Disconnect the device from the internet, then run a full antivirus scan. Microsoft Defender Offline (Windows Security > Virus & threat protection > Scan options) also finds malware that hides while Windows runs.

  2. If you typed passwords on the device after running it, change them from another device you trust.

  3. If the scan keeps finding it, or the device still acts strangely, scan again with a second-opinion scanner from another company; if that doesn't fix it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.

If you already ran it, do these in order.

If you opened or installed it

Avoid banking and sign-ins on that device until it is clean. These free MalwareTips guides walk you through it.

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Slum.dll: Malicious — MalwareTips file scan

The link always shows the latest result for this exact file (its SHA-256 fingerprint).

Antivirus results

12 of 68 flagged

  • Flagged 12
  • No detection 56
  • No result 7
FileSlum.dll62.3 MBSHA-256 ee36678fee5b…439488
  • Code signing Unsigned
  • Test run Completed
  • First seen 18d ago
A sandbox test run rated its behaviour as malicious.

Chapter 02

Why we think so

2 points against it and 0 in its favour, checked against the scan evidence.

Malware intelligence match

Why this file is treated as malware

The conclusion below is grounded in the recorded hash match and scan evidence.

Analyst conclusion

It was first listed on Oct 18, 2026; MalwareBazaar publishes no family name for it.

Where this verdict could be wrong1 caveat
  • MalwareBazaar accepts submissions from anyone, including automated uploads; legitimate tools bundled with malware are sometimes listed.

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

7 sources checked · all complete. See every source

Chapter 03

What it did in our test

It ran in 6 isolated tests; 1 test environment rated what it did as risky.

Test run summary

Capture complete
  • 6isolated sandbox runs
  • 32sandbox rule tags
  • 4spawned processes
  • 8network contacts
  • 22filesystem & mutex artifacts

What the test run showed

What the file did on a test computer

Confirmed in the test run

  • Moderate concern: Contains packed or scrambled code that is harder to inspect (common in installers too).

  • Moderate concern: Ran commands or a script on the test computer.

  • Moderate concern: Downloaded a file during the test run.

  • Moderate concern: Unpacked hidden content while it ran.

  • Moderate concern: Checked whether it was running on a test computer.

  • Note: Read the user name of the test computer.

  • Note: Listed the programs running on the test computer.

Sandbox labels we could not confirm (common in safe files too)

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as code injection, but no injected program was recorded.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as creating a service; no new service was recorded.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as setting up auto-start; no auto-start entry was recorded.

  • Not confirmed: A sandbox rule tagged this run as weakening security settings; no setting change was recorded.

This file was run on a test computer (a sandbox), not on yours. Labels we could not confirm are listed so you can see them, but they are not treated as evidence against the file.

Threat context

How trojans work

A trojan pretends to be something useful or harmless so that you run it. Once open, it does its real job in the background, 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

What happened in the test

Grouped by step. The order is not a timeline.

Seen in the test runWorked out from other results

  1. Input file

    The submitted object

    1
    1. Evidence 1 of 7: FileSeen in the test run

      Slum.dll

      ee36678fee5b9b843b179fb4e471c48da9ea353d95966069fc70f070ff439488

      Uploaded file

  2. Processes

    What ran

    2
    1. Evidence 2 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      Slums.2K.Launcher.exe

      "C:\Users\<USER>\Desktop\Slums.2K.Launcher.exe"

      Test run
    2. Evidence 3 of 7: ProcessSeen in the test run

      Slums 2K Launcher.exe

      "C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Programs\Slums 2K\Slums 2K Launcher.exe"

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  3. Files

    Created or changed

    2
    1. Evidence 4 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      D3DCompiler_47_cor3.dll

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\.net\Slums.2K.Launcher\17cc\D3DCompiler_47_cor3.dll

      Test run
    2. Evidence 5 of 7: Written fileSeen in the test run

      PenImc_cor3.dll

      C:\Users\<USER>\AppData\Local\Temp\.net\Slums.2K.Launcher\17cc\PenImc_cor3.dll

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

  4. Network

    Hosts contacted

    2
    1. Evidence 6 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      api.github.com

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    2. Evidence 7 of 7: Contacted hostSeen in the test run

      github.com

      Contacted during the test run.

      Test run
    3. +1 more recorded observation

7 facts from the test run. See the full activity list.

Chapter 04

Technical details

12 of the 68 antivirus engines that checked it flag it; no publisher signature.

Sources checked

Every check behind this verdict

7 sources checked · all complete. Complete means the check returned a usable result; it does not mean the file is safe.

SourceStatusResultChecked
Antivirus enginesVirusTotal · 75 enginesCompleteRisk signal: 12 of 68 engines flagged it · 7 gave no result Details for antivirus engines
Sandbox runVirusTotal sandboxes · C2AE, CAPE Sandbox, VirusTotal JujuboxCompleteWorth noting: 6 runs: 1 malicious, 1 clean, 4 without a verdict Details for sandbox run
Contacted hostsMalwareTips URL scannerComplete8 contacted hosts checked Details for contacted hosts
Signature rulesYARAify community rules + MalwareTips rulesCompleteRisk signal: 20 community YARA rules (4 malware-specific) · 1 MalwareTips behaviour rule Details for signature rules
Malware sample databaseabuse.ch MalwareBazaarCompleteRisk signal: Listed (no family name published)
Known-software referenceCIRCL hashlookupCompleteNo match
GitHub releaseRelease asset digestCompleteSame file as the v0.2.21 release of rntzaj/slums19-client (context only)

Engines that flagged it 12

  • BitDefender (major engine)Gen:Variant.MSILHeracles.273456
  • Emsisoft (major engine)Gen:Variant.MSILHeracles.273456 (B)
  • GData (major engine)Gen:Variant.MSILHeracles.273456
  • Microsoft (major engine)Trojan:Win32/Yomal!rfn
  • Sophos (major engine)Mal/Generic-S
  • ALYacGen:Variant.MSILHeracles.273456
  • ArcabitTrojan.MSILHeracles.D42C30
  • CTXexe.trojan.msilheracles
4 more in the full engine list

File fingerprint

Last analyzed
Oct 18, 2026, 5:05 PM UTC
SHA-256
ee36678fee5b9b843b179fb4e471c48da9ea353d95966069fc70f070ff439488
SHA-1
674db152467bcedde82ebb0b228bdc6e7744b42e
MD5
09eda4d88567dab2e741f3fd07dc3932

About this file

Slum.dll is a Win32 EXE file of 62.3 MB.

Claims to be
SlumFrom the file's own version information, written by whoever built it.
Original name
Slum.dllMatches the shared file name.
Type and size
Win32 EXE · 62.3 MB
Signer
UnsignedNo code signature.
First seen
Oct 8, 2026On VirusTotal.
Submitted by
17 distinct sources
Packer
None detected
Entropy
6.32 of 8

First scanned Updated

Chapter 05

Questions & answers

Short answers to the 9 questions people ask most about this file.

Is Slum.dll a virus?
Yes. This copy of Slum.dll (SHA-256 ee36678f…9488) is malicious. Other files with the same name can be different, so check the hash. Don't run it. Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 12 of the 68 antivirus engines that checked it flag it. Antivirus engines classify it as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it. This exact file is also listed in MalwareBazaar, a public malware database. If you've already run it, see the steps below.
What is Slum.dll?
Slum.dll is a Windows program, about 62.3 MB. Its version information says it is “Slum”. Version information is written by whoever built the file, so it is a claim, not proof of who made it. VirusTotal first saw it on Oct 8, 2026.
How many antivirus engines detected Slum.dll?
12 of the 68 antivirus engines that checked it flag Slum.dll, including Microsoft and Bitdefender. We weigh which engines flagged it and what else the scan found, not just the count. The rating also rests on a listing of this exact file in MalwareBazaar, a public malware database, and on the other evidence.
What should I do if I already ran Slum.dll?
Act quickly. 1) Disconnect the device from the internet. 2) Run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 3) Change your important passwords from another device you trust, starting with email and banking, and turn on two-step verification. 4) If you bank or shop on this device, watch your accounts and tell your bank about payments you don't recognise. 5) If the scan keeps finding it, back up your personal files and reinstall Windows.
How do I remove Slum.dll?
To remove Slum.dll: 1) run a full scan with your antivirus and let it remove what it finds. 2) Delete it, then empty the Recycle Bin. 3) Check Settings > Apps, your browser extensions, startup apps (Task Manager > Startup apps) and scheduled tasks for anything you don't recognise. 4) Restart and scan again. If it keeps coming back, scan from Safe Mode with Networking, or back up your files and reinstall Windows.
What kind of malware is Slum.dll?
Antivirus engines classify Slum.dll as a trojan: malware disguised as something harmless so that you run it.
Has Slum.dll been seen before?
Yes. This exact file is listed in MalwareBazaar, a public malware database, first listed on Oct 18, 2026. MalwareBazaar accepts uploads from anyone, including automated ones, so the listing supports the other evidence rather than proving malice on its own.
What is the SHA-256 hash of Slum.dll?
The SHA-256 fingerprint of Slum.dll is ee36678fee5b9b843b179fb4e471c48da9ea353d95966069fc70f070ff439488, and its MD5 is 09eda4d88567dab2e741f3fd07dc3932. Two files with the same SHA-256 are identical, so use it to check you have exactly this file, not just one with the same name.
How up to date is this analysis of Slum.dll?
This report reflects the scan on Oct 18, 2026. A file's fingerprint never changes, but antivirus engines keep learning, so a rating can change later. To get a newer result, scan the file again: we refresh the antivirus results when the saved ones are out of date.
Chapter 06

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