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Sonit.dll threat report

Detected as Adware.Linkury File reputation report
MD5 9aec5b7d6eade66e00e56eedec889671
Latest seen 2024-02-16 23:08:52 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 16:05:18 (9 years ago)
Size 350 KB

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Detection name
Adware.Linkury
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-02-16 23:08:52 (2 years ago)
File hash
9aec5b7d6eade66e00e56eedec889671
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Linkury, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 16:05:18 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-02-16 23:08:52 (2 years ago).

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Review the Adware category for related samples and common context.

File context

Sonit.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.Linkury, based on the latest analysis from 2024-02-16 23:08:52 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Sonit.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 Adware.Linkury.

File Details

MD5: 9aec5b7d6eade66e00e56eedec889671
Size: 350 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 16:05:18 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-02-16 23:08:52 (2 years ago)
Status: Adware.Linkury (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-02-16 23:08:52 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

Sonit.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:

%commonappdata%\appxeetouq
%commonappdata%\apphserftoh
%commonappdata%\hotfresh
%commonappdata%\appxadsulp
%commonappdata%\ronzap
%commonappdata%\faxtip
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\ycrocynuhunhvoszzkzstqsxzpqogigf
%commonappdata%\ocep
%commonappdata%\locep
%commonappdata%\plusdax

ThreatInfo has observed Sonit.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.

File Names:

96 observed names
Statkix.dll Faxkix.dll HotIs.dll Namron.dll Voltouch.dll trz225F.tmp Donquostock.dll Ronranfix.dll Lamcof.dll trueplus.dll Zameco.dll Dentocore.dll Konkin.dll Singfan.dll Singlesailfind.dll Opeair.dll DanStrong.dll Unistrong.dll Biocancof.dll TresTinphase.dll BlueLattop.dll Stimcore.dll fixplus.dll TransAptech.dll TreeTone.dll.bck Joyflex.dll LabIs.dll zondom.dll Lighttouch.dll Rankfintax.dll Funflex.dll KayZumdox.dll BigZumzap.dll Hotsing.dll X-it.dll Ap-Home.dll Duokix.dll ladinlex.dll StanZap.dll Indigofix.dll TanHotstrong.dll Relam.dll Zamfix.dll Fixin.dll Zamhotron.dll Sailronin.dll Beta-Touch.dll Anfax.dll Overfix.dll istrax.dll Unidex.dll BlackJoytrax.dll IceStock.dll Goldair.dll Zoomflex.dll AnRantax.dll Haydax.dll Unaphase.dll Freeron.dll Ineco.dll RanDubtax.dll Greeneco.dll Quotecom.dll trz8C07.tmp Dantom.dll Ittam.dll KonkQuotop.dll Dripfan.dll Biotrax.dll X--Lax.dll SingTinsing.dll Singleair.dll Trippletam.dll whitesoft.dll DonFresh.dll Geofind.dll Betacof.dll Stockis.dll zoomstring.dll Zummakix.dll red-core.dll jobtip.dll Truedomtex.dll S-golam.dll FinTom.dll Zunlax.dll ventosolostring.dll finfresh.dll String-Nix.dll Freshtom.dll Salt-Bam.dll Strongredity.dll zooapla.dll GraveDox.dll trz3274.tmp Sonit.dll

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen Sonit.dll across 33 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Vietnam
Share 23.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 23.9% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 43.0%
Windows 10 32.5%
Windows 8.1 20.5%
Windows Vista 2.0%
Windows XP 1.3%
Windows 8 0.7%

The most common operating system signal for Sonit.dll is Windows 7 with 43.0% 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

Sonit.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 0x0000b5c4
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 357888

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

.text 235520 bytes · 65.8% of section data
MD5 10b00c31e89def7a2acb742e5cf2114e
.rdata 89600 bytes · 25.0% of section data
MD5 734e74f85435d30c0bd9a923d00e4359
.data 12288 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 c1baca683f9ea7721b74b5bfe60e9c41
.pdata 15872 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 2c70c15cba96ca40c634510b2db574d6
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 44377f00d06c910d8bd668db948ba2f8
.reloc 3584 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 fba658d337fa0ca1fd652a82ac91ce79

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 Adware.Linkury

This report identifies Sonit.dll by MD5 9aec5b7d6eade66e00e56eedec889671. It is part of the Adware report group. 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 9aec5b7d6eade66e00e56eedec889671.
  • 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. Use the Adware category to compare similar reports.