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sfresfilter.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 e9727aad5e1d631df3109ff5f18090de
Latest seen 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago)
First seen 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago)
Size 2 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago)
File hash
e9727aad5e1d631df3109ff5f18090de
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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 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony Resonant Filter.

Digital signature

Signed by Sony Creative Software Inc. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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.

sfresfilter.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony Resonant Filter. The reported company name is Sony Creative Software Inc.. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If sfresfilter.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: Sony Resonant Filter
Company Name: Sony Creative Software Inc.
MD5: e9727aad5e1d631df3109ff5f18090de
Size: 2 MB
First Published: 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-03 05:20:47 (5 years ago)
sfresfilter.dll detection screenshot

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Signed By: Sony Creative Software Inc
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on sfresfilter.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.

%programfiles%\sony\shared plug-ins

ThreatInfo has observed sfresfilter.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 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for sfresfilter.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.

sfresfilter.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 0x00056038
Image base 0x37eb0000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 2186240

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

.text 1244672 bytes · 56.9% of section data
MD5 03a6516ec19e9ad3355ec3f5eb708a6a
.rdata 185856 bytes · 8.5% of section data
MD5 0da2266d0f94e906eda6eaab8dadcb78
.data 46592 bytes · 2.1% of section data
MD5 22b2d2945c071853fec56014efe52c7a
sflang_t 28160 bytes · 1.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 44549af5d574ec4af22559ee72a1db23
strings 568832 bytes · 26.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6447f8e6d88fefa7c83487185cbe5b50
.rsrc 56832 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 f0a90ef44bd130e5d9ed36efe22ca5bc
.reloc 55296 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 974bab4c044b7ec07e83b93f8f75e28c

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 sfresfilter.dll by MD5 e9727aad5e1d631df3109ff5f18090de. 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 e9727aad5e1d631df3109ff5f18090de.
  • 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.