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sfmarket2.dll threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Heur!. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.Heur!
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- ef857e5d7d2642c4e56354ee8346659e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony Marketing Component.
Signed by Sony Creative Software Inc. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.
File context
sfmarket2.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony Marketing Component. The reported company name is Sony Creative Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago).
If sfmarket2.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!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Sony Marketing Component |
| Company Name: | Sony Creative Software Inc. |
| MD5: | ef857e5d7d2642c4e56354ee8346659e |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-11-29 23:57:33 (3 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | Sony Creative Software Inc |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on sfmarket2.dll is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %desktop%\archivos\program files\sony |
ThreatInfo has observed sfmarket2.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen sfmarket2.dll across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for sfmarket2.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.
Analysis
sfmarket2.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
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087ce923ed37a1f943b91f2e0a3630e2
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8bbe2c9a58b56d099037897c95d502d4
0f51ababa635e0a5835887c6b3214202
c0105129ada7d3572446f38aca9b83b4
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 sfmarket2.dll by MD5 ef857e5d7d2642c4e56354ee8346659e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.