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PrimalTap.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 e3d3d50fdfae43217c931dfcc4fc779f
Latest seen 2022-12-22 23:24:18 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-06-15 23:22:17 (5 years ago)
Size 11 MB
Publisher SoundToys
Product PrimalTap

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-12-22 23:24:18 (3 years ago)
File hash
e3d3d50fdfae43217c931dfcc4fc779f
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-15 23:22:17 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-12-22 23:24:18 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SoundToys. Product metadata: PrimalTap.

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.

File context

PrimalTap.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with PrimalTap. The reported company name is SoundToys. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-12-22 23:24:18 (3 years ago).

If PrimalTap.dll 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!.

File Details

Product Name: PrimalTap
Company Name: SoundToys
MD5: e3d3d50fdfae43217c931dfcc4fc779f
Size: 11 MB
First Published: 2020-06-15 23:22:17 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-12-22 23:24:18 (3 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-12-22 23:24:18 (3 years ago)

Detection screenshot

PrimalTap.dll detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%programfiles%\vstplugins
%programfiles%\steinberg\vstplugins

ThreatInfo has observed PrimalTap.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 PrimalTap.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 33.3% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 83.3%
Windows 7 16.7%

The most common operating system signal for PrimalTap.dll is Windows 10 with 83.3% 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

PrimalTap.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x01e831e0
Image base 0x30000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 12087296

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

.text 2613248 bytes · 21.6% of section data
MD5 d9bdb18c47d8bb40f27286f8b5c82c30
.rdata 798720 bytes · 6.6% of section data
MD5 4047bfecf81cbd7a0b504410b6886eec
.data 266240 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 9d09d49086ec2e8d64d418a35153b4b6
.mfrt 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e8d8a95e2100a35f54b36fd70f24d574
.tls 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 5e29265ba2ad5628ac0f7e2eed140dc4
.rsrc 4661248 bytes · 38.6% of section data
MD5 43bb30dc321ac9b583018196d1a4e502
.oldrel 446464 bytes · 3.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5e9535037814f913a20f026fb65a6857
.reloc32 397312 bytes · 3.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0c4528b656f35db5259020de106605d2
.utopia 2891776 bytes · 23.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 73b4c47f02a93623a5dfb2be5a9fd0ab
.auPack 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 83999662817d4f5509dc62bfeaafe9c7

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 PrimalTap.dll by MD5 e3d3d50fdfae43217c931dfcc4fc779f. 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 e3d3d50fdfae43217c931dfcc4fc779f.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.