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ApplicationRegistration.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 a5c34903d6743f94ae16cf6f87215cac
Latest seen 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago)
Size 4 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago)
File hash
a5c34903d6743f94ae16cf6f87215cac
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony ApplicationRegistration.

Digital signature

Signed by Sony Creative Software Inc. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

Observed locations

ThreatInfo has seen this file in user or system paths listed below. Unexpected locations increase the need for local verification.

Recommended action

What to do next

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

ApplicationRegistration.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony ApplicationRegistration. The reported company name is Sony Creative Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ApplicationRegistration.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Heur!.

Product Name: Sony ApplicationRegistration
Company Name: Sony Creative Software Inc.
MD5: a5c34903d6743f94ae16cf6f87215cac
Size: 4 MB
First Published: 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-01-06 21:59:07 (4 years ago)
ApplicationRegistration.exe detection screenshot

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Signed By: Sony Creative Software Inc
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on ApplicationRegistration.exe is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

%programfiles%\sony

ThreatInfo has observed ApplicationRegistration.exe in the locations listed above. Files found in temporary folders, user profile folders, startup locations, or unusual application directories should be reviewed more carefully than files installed under a known program directory.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ApplicationRegistration.exe is Windows 10 with 100.0% of observed hits. If your system differs from the common profile, check whether the file was introduced by a specific installer, archive, or removable device.

ApplicationRegistration.exe is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00139d6c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 11
Raw data 5064704

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 2861056 bytes · 56.5% of section data
MD5 c9f65bcc2d4cfdd6210d5fce4d7ea3d6
RT_CODE 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a5464b4862edf5afc327cdb27ad95db7
.rdata 343552 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 a8751be2d76a002d913eff3f72bd280b
.data 57856 bytes · 1.1% of section data
MD5 d9a3006c5d29a3041904d08349e0789c
.pdata 72192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 832a3f8234b1477f59eefacf137384cd
sflang_t 65536 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ef989e6666ba7b917aa3630a6b009fe6
strings 566784 bytes · 11.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2e5adcf163f81d88d952ab21cc765027
strings2 7680 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0e8edf14f1bb2936409cb96435cabea9
strings3 10240 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ee47f7b45b71958f7b4227a3b1797076
strings4 18944 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 eb41191e632155d59367867cbc876215
.rsrc 1058304 bytes · 20.9% of section data
MD5 bd4b8fe0654c3b91712127635abb3764

PE section names and hashes can reveal packing, injected resources, or unusual build artifacts. Sections with uncommon names, very large raw data, or hashes that differ from a trusted copy deserve additional review.

Report conclusion

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies ApplicationRegistration.exe by MD5 a5c34903d6743f94ae16cf6f87215cac. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with a5c34903d6743f94ae16cf6f87215cac.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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