Redstonesocketx64dll | [repack]

Blacklist the file hash in your EDR/AV solution (e.g., CrowdStrike or Symantec).

| Attribute | Observation | |-----------|-------------| | File extension | .dll | | Architecture | x64 | | Name structure | [codenamed][function][arch][type] | | Typical use | Could be legitimate (custom network lib) or malicious (C2 channel, beacon) | redstonesocketx64dll

Connection attempts to external IP addresses or domains. Check for protocols like HTTP/HTTPS or raw TCP sockets. Blacklist the file hash in your EDR/AV solution (e

| Risk Category | Details | |---------------|---------| | | May register itself as a Windows service or via AppInit_DLLs to load on boot. | | Network Activity | “Socket” functions could be used to phone home, download additional malware, or act as a backdoor. | | Data Theft | Could log keystrokes, steal browser cookies/crypto wallets, or capture credentials. | | Injection | Might inject code into trusted processes (e.g., explorer.exe , svchost.exe ). | | False Positive | Rare – only if a legitimate program uses “Redstone” internally and “socket” generically, but no known example exists. | | Risk Category | Details | |---------------|---------| |

In the context of Windows computing, a DLL is a library that contains code and data that can be used by more than one program at the same time. specifically appears to manage socket-based communication, which allows programs to send and receive data over a network or the internet. File Technical Specifications