Target: Hardcore Gamers
File Name: elden_ring_dx12_fix.dll
Threat Type: Trojan / Steams account stealer
Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree is expensive ($40). It’s no surprise that thousands of users search for a “Free Download” or “Crack” every day. The top result on Google often points to a “Cracked by CODEX” or “Repack” site. But is it safe?
We downloaded the most popular torrent for Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree. The file size was suspicious. Inside the installer, we found heavily obfuscated code.
Using our proprietary analysis tools (and the CrackSir Analyzer for mobile components), we deconstructed the payload.
We ran the elden_ring_dx12_fix.dll through our sandbox environment. Here is what happened in the first 60 seconds:
192.168.x.x192.168.x.xDetection Rate: 4/68 on VirusTotal (FUD - Fully Undetectable by basic AVs).
This isn’t just a “False Positive” as the readme file claims. This is a targeted attack. The malware specifically looks for:
In the case of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, the crack works, but it runs a silent miner in the background, reducing your hardware lifespan by 40%.
Is it worth risking your $2000 PC to save $40? The crack might work for a week, but the backdoor remains forever.
If you ran this file, your PC is likely compromised. You need to scan it immediately with a certified antivirus solution.