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sfxpfx1.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
- 2021-01-03 05:20:06 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- e132f69fe82ec1d03f8020b04077cd0e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2021-01-03 05:20:06 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-03 05:20:06 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony ExpressFX 1.
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
sfxpfx1.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony ExpressFX 1. 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 05:20:06 (5 years ago).
If sfxpfx1.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 ExpressFX 1 |
| Company Name: | Sony Creative Software Inc. |
| MD5: | e132f69fe82ec1d03f8020b04077cd0e |
| Size: | 2 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-03 05:20:06 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-03 05:20:06 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-03 05:20:06 (5 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 sfxpfx1.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\shared plug-ins |
ThreatInfo has observed sfxpfx1.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 sfxpfx1.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 Brazil 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 sfxpfx1.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
sfxpfx1.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.
5721d77ef1e6a25e9f9e012f0a86b933
0ed845d12ee262da3fccf8f70d530664
7bbaa1879638d07caadfc73f2f0f7353
2ce1659d49de4300045067b9ddf52e26
6447f8e6d88fefa7c83487185cbe5b50
97d8739ddb392b071faa6de1d93c7e24
0d03636f8574529f447e799d7aff3487
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 sfxpfx1.dll by MD5 e132f69fe82ec1d03f8020b04077cd0e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.