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SECOMN64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e12856b4b2e2e808bf7e34b9d36184bd
Latest seen 2021-01-02 12:34:29 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-04 13:39:06 (5 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Sound Research, Corp.
Product Sound Research Effects
Signed by Sound Research Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-04 13:39:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-02 12:34:29 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sound Research, Corp.. Product metadata: Sound Research Effects.

Digital signature

Signed by Sound Research 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

SECOMN64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sound Research Effects. The reported company name is Sound Research, Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-02 12:34:29 (5 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: Sound Research Effects
Company Name: Sound Research, Corp.
MD5: e12856b4b2e2e808bf7e34b9d36184bd
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2020-12-04 13:39:06 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-02 12:34:29 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-02 12:34:29 (5 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on SECOMN64.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%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20200526t075512016424\swc
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\066d08f813a8sw17yfgt2j4t2774w18n318990ifmm951wrpf5\media
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\restore\u67ew66793h30uoq7y54tjhavi9wn929qx2w7284y822m2cbnq\media

ThreatInfo has observed SECOMN64.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 SECOMN64.dll across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SECOMN64.dll 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.

Analysis

SECOMN64.dll 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 0x00058aa4
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1323008

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

RT_CODE 28160 bytes · 2.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3afa5858dbc76eb9b0966dddbf66fcbd
.text 932864 bytes · 70.5% of section data
MD5 e60cdeaf8c3795ce8174061ab3f5d128
.rdata 296960 bytes · 22.4% of section data
MD5 0554d4381917db21c2c7eabcb54157ff
.data 9728 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 1396b605d070b9ce7579d3e54fd8f623
.pdata 46080 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 35b1cf4dc7d3fc8f013dbdaa404245e6
_RDATA 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e1d0b2eb3566bdaf034c800b9543fac8
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 c35bbb323b5d02db3173c5ac41adcd62
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 8395becc025e6c68d9099bf228b3d15a

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 e12856b4b2e2e808bf7e34b9d36184bd.
  • 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.