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SFNHK64.dll file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7b3e9344fb43d799c6462227a0e65877
Latest seen 2021-01-02 12:38:56 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 06:07:36 (8 years ago)
Size 215 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 2017-05-21 06:07:36 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-02 12:38:56 (5 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

SFNHK64.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 2021-01-02 12:38:56 (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: Sonic Focus Effects
Company Name: Synopsys, Inc.
MD5: 7b3e9344fb43d799c6462227a0e65877
Size: 215 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 06:07:36 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-02 12:38:56 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-02 12:38:56 (5 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Synopsys, Inc
Status: Valid

The signature on SFNHK64.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:

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370\vista64
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\r6u68q6e6o40pxb8k8m69k940dp5a0u244so79jbew606tvs1k\media\hdaudio_func_01@amp;ven_10ec@amp;dev_0269
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\83f5d9460bd6295dfd1503db0e18a69b\realtek_7195_64bit
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\backup\realtek-high-definition-audio-6.0.1.6798
%appdata%\driverfinder\backup
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\4aa943642dab7b6a68bc4ded68876370
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\5325d2a7527b5092efc2eda11acfb819\realtek_hda_7259
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\813p8pv216gto3970i886r0t4o2g62kft83dlng0fn94200t28\media
%appdata%\updatestar drivers\backup
%localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\9rp00p667t3a008eu942l18l37rpv66w9001fn5dqviid7kwlu\media

ThreatInfo has observed SFNHK64.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.

Geography:

14 observed countries
28.9%
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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 28.9% 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 53.3%
Windows 7 28.9%
Windows 8.1 8.9%
Windows XP 8.9%

The most common operating system signal for SFNHK64.dll is Windows 10 with 53.3% 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

SFNHK64.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 0x00019490
Image base 0x0000000010000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 214528

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

.text 165888 bytes · 77.3% of section data
MD5 81c7a322fb0730525af84b252e67be64
TEXT 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 3f232e05f529fccadd8123d2db2135ee
.rdata 29184 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 4bc8533a54ba0efc33e70fd84c95c12e
.data 7680 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 d458a022694b9acffd388745277d3fef
.pdata 7680 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 e46b7bc20b83a0642127310c84564806
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 b64629171051f5b9e1f4b14bf6f5a748
.reloc 1536 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 3018f6a6862e25641e2cee51fb4ac9bb

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 7b3e9344fb43d799c6462227a0e65877.
  • 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.