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MISS_APO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 40f9746dd484193cb9d776e80575198d
Latest seen 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago)
Size 902 KB
Publisher Sony Corporation
Product Sony MISS APO
Signed by Sony Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sony Corporation. Product metadata: Sony MISS APO.

Digital signature

Signed by Sony Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

MISS_APO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony MISS APO. The reported company name is Sony Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Sony MISS APO
Company Name: Sony Corporation
MD5: 40f9746dd484193cb9d776e80575198d
Size: 902 KB
First Published: 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-28 23:22:00 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Sony Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on MISS_APO.dll is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

Common Places:

%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\jdwg00jq5j3pwvvw8631cj25g787ghnn57k96v4120028k4644\media

ThreatInfo has observed MISS_APO.dll 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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen MISS_APO.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MISS_APO.dll is Windows 7 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.

Analysis

MISS_APO.dll is identified as pe for 64-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. 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 CUI
Entry point 0x0000b688
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 898048

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

.text 282112 bytes · 31.4% of section data
MD5 8a65a4a0b93141a60156374d6f74e013
RT_CODE 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5c3ea7f825eb3438d97abee5bc77a19a
.data 586240 bytes · 65.3% of section data
MD5 7d0f37ea1f26b866fde7b84d321247a4
.pdata 8704 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 5396cea93482730ccf6210219ceebd10
RT_DATA 1536 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 53e979547d8c2ea86560ac45de08ae25
RT_CONST 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 097f583b3bc7a6c31b3c7709b0d66780
.rsrc 14336 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 a3b21df9e8b9ee2365f083e6784be88f
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 dc868d94cf0d5dc42a4e03e53b6413cf

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 40f9746dd484193cb9d776e80575198d.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.