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SpecialK32.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 1ea56c3b91d5494642fc5949597dd9d7
Latest seen 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago)
Size 13 MB
Product Special K

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago)
File hash
1ea56c3b91d5494642fc5949597dd9d7
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The Special☆K Group. Product metadata: Special K.

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 Trojan category for related samples and common context.

SpecialK32.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Special K. The reported company name is The Special☆K Group. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SpecialK32.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 Trojan.Heur!.

Product Name: Special K
Company Name: The Special☆K Group
MD5: 1ea56c3b91d5494642fc5949597dd9d7
Size: 13 MB
First Published: 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-01 21:34:44 (4 years ago)
SpecialK32.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.

%mydoc%\my mods

ThreatInfo has observed SpecialK32.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for SpecialK32.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.

SpecialK32.dll is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x003409b9
Image base 0x10000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 14529024

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

.text 3670528 bytes · 25.3% of section data
MD5 2e477b81c5c5aa7841b267607bc8b3d7
.rdata 1832960 bytes · 12.6% of section data
MD5 5f88cc218481ad8b11e2a27aef991abd
.data 229888 bytes · 1.6% of section data
MD5 c709202237567ad585687d674945cb1d
.SK_D3D1 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 238e880cf732fe953dd55889add88776
.SK_Hook 1202176 bytes · 8.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1f95a9bdb16c6a3f3965469005b7661d
.SK_D3D9 9216 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d37a2af7494e55a366452d6bbd50260d
.SK_DXGI 9728 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 97a273bf699f19ec2f4915084cf5c549
.rsrc 7289856 bytes · 50.2% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 9d8041c3f69f6da5cf83fcb11c06250a
.reloc 283136 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 02d7ab68a537cda6a721e062d7cb58a3

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 Trojan.Heur!

This report identifies SpecialK32.dll by MD5 1ea56c3b91d5494642fc5949597dd9d7. It is part of the Trojan 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 1ea56c3b91d5494642fc5949597dd9d7.
  • 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 Trojan category to compare similar reports.