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SFAPO.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d9397a5e3929f61ffa83f07285c414c5
Latest seen 2022-02-12 23:55:11 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago)
Size 67 KB
Publisher Synopsys, Inc.
Product Sonic Focus Effects
Signed by Synopsys, Inc

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-02-12 23:55:11 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Synopsys, Inc.. Product metadata: Sonic Focus Effects.

Digital signature

Signed by Synopsys, Inc. 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

SFAPO.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sonic Focus Effects. The reported company name is Synopsys, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-02-12 23:55:11 (4 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: Sonic Focus Effects
Company Name: Synopsys, Inc.
MD5: d9397a5e3929f61ffa83f07285c414c5
Size: 67 KB
First Published: 2017-07-23 14:09:51 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-02-12 23:55:11 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-02-12 23:55:11 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synopsys, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on SFAPO.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:

%appdata%\driverfinder\backup\realtek high definition audio - 6.0.1.6482
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\148483\mb_driver_audio_realtek_w10\realtek_audio
%commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-605523579-4014224959-3336580629-1000\driver updater\downloads\22
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t131231475701\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180331t134827149993\hdaudio
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\06f6720e900355d78c29458c76ade060
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20161011t131132897575\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180802t053247615164\hdaudio
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190322t112125542968\hdaudio

ThreatInfo has observed SFAPO.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 SFAPO.dll across 11 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United Kingdom
Share 17.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United Kingdom with 17.4% 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 58.3%
Windows XP 16.7%
Windows 10 12.5%
Windows 8.1 12.5%

The most common operating system signal for SFAPO.dll is Windows 7 with 58.3% 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

SFAPO.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows CUI
Entry point 0x00007304
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 62464

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

.text 35840 bytes · 57.4% of section data
MD5 ebd95f96316972fcdd20a25b0c4ce238
RT_CODE 5120 bytes · 8.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e63bbce23fd500657f349a61c3d2e57e
.data 2048 bytes · 3.3% of section data
MD5 233c9ab0ad0e40365af74ace814d3153
RT_DATA 2560 bytes · 4.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a371492f16c0940507435909603efe88
.rsrc 13824 bytes · 22.1% of section data
MD5 85752d6d6461062f4b9bda931d300fff
.reloc 3072 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 cd553e6bc433978a52ebcb60811fd329

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 d9397a5e3929f61ffa83f07285c414c5.
  • 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.