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sfpublish.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
- 2021-11-01 21:18:56 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- dfe71066637ffff1f7611d166248a664
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2018-06-03 13:08:21 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-01 21:18:56 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony Publishing 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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
sfpublish.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony Publishing Component. The reported company name is Sony Creative Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-01 21:18:56 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If sfpublish.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 Publishing Component |
| Company Name: | Sony Creative Software Inc. |
| MD5: | dfe71066637ffff1f7611d166248a664 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2018-06-03 13:08:21 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-01 21:18:56 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-01 21:18:56 (4 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 sfpublish.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:
| %programfiles%\sony |
| %sysdrive% |
| %sysdrive%\sony |
ThreatInfo has observed sfpublish.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 sfpublish.dll across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 42.9% 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 sfpublish.dll is Windows 10 with 38.1% 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
sfpublish.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
545bfcf36c7f34fa758c81cd73ac0075
a5464b4862edf5afc327cdb27ad95db7
7a107110bc6c86961771ced487033e5c
52570d7e343724bbb6b32fd5cfa8e2cd
901ecb7568cd27c9fb7a57d020b4e0e6
2cb86b3d9280f913fd1ba2eeaa2d97a1
fb2d629691d1486ccd77e83c13f96443
3eb0095da967b001b7df29b31a4affaf
8e1ccdd92febc8461daadab182703140
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 sfpublish.dll by MD5 dfe71066637ffff1f7611d166248a664. 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.