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SpecialK64.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 b8a743c9a7c600717dfc98802d39d1eb
Latest seen 2021-12-01 21:34:51 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-12-01 21:34:51 (4 years ago)
Size 14 MB
Product Special K

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-12-01 21:34:51 (4 years ago)
File hash
b8a743c9a7c600717dfc98802d39d1eb
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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 21:34:51 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-12-01 21:34:51 (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.

SpecialK64.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 21:34:51 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If SpecialK64.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: b8a743c9a7c600717dfc98802d39d1eb
Size: 14 MB
First Published: 2021-12-01 21:34:51 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-12-01 21:34:51 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-12-01 21:34:51 (4 years ago)
SpecialK64.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 SpecialK64.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 SpecialK64.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.

SpecialK64.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 0x003f8110
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 10
Raw data 15645696

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

.text 4379648 bytes · 28.0% of section data
MD5 a8b6ee72f74c9460a157bdac42d87eb5
.rdata 1625088 bytes · 10.4% of section data
MD5 8ad4deaea2fd0726043f1af629d49917
.data 237056 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 2a91b7ba3b11156f9f9868b346dcab17
.pdata 107520 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 d8ef6ba1d18ef831e79bbcb1e96896ac
.SK_D3D1 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b1cdec51db43b760fcd3502c2538bc92
.SK_Hook 1202176 bytes · 7.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 85d225c24cb3a255b677274cbb846960
.SK_D3D9 9216 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 42af1e8bd3dad6388cb2d6816286ac76
.SK_DXGI 10240 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 768b5170ed4880b036042bcbf0e4768b
.rsrc 8068096 bytes · 51.6% of section data
Large raw data
MD5 e55e571ae043fef699ba8ccca179e01f
.reloc 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 0b1fb77d48f442efc21bfbdb7b53feb5

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 SpecialK64.dll by MD5 b8a743c9a7c600717dfc98802d39d1eb. 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 b8a743c9a7c600717dfc98802d39d1eb.
  • 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.