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SFCOM.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8c3bf4f197e096a84a8b455b4fb46420
Latest seen 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago)
First seen 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago)
Size 81 KB
Publisher Synopsys, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago); latest analysis 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Synopsys, Inc;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.

SFCOM.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 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year 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.

Product Name: Sonic Focus Effects
Company Name: Synopsys, Inc.
MD5: 8c3bf4f197e096a84a8b455b4fb46420
Size: 81 KB
First Published: 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago)
Latest Published: 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-02-06 23:06:04 (a year ago)

The signature on SFCOM.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.

%commonappdata%\pc helpsoft driver updater\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed SFCOM.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.

100.0%

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

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SFCOM.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.

SFCOM.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 0x0000e690
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 67584

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

.text 60928 bytes · 90.2% of section data
MD5 f0379206357b80925bb5720cd4d1961d
.data 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 a92f22314bb42db2b018ed2c9bc388ce
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 e9b2781c5c5d03052955896ece7beb27
.reloc 5120 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 1dad2c7f320464d4e7d4cceac744d60c

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 8c3bf4f197e096a84a8b455b4fb46420.
  • 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.