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sfxpfx1_x64.dll threat report

Detected as Trojan.Heur! File reputation report
MD5 bb34b0f3b9aa3b6ba366ead01c62ec98
Latest seen 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago)
First seen 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago)
Size 3 MB

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Detection name
Trojan.Heur!
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago)
File hash
bb34b0f3b9aa3b6ba366ead01c62ec98
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.

Timeline

First seen 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony ExpressFX 1.

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.

sfxpfx1_x64.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 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago).

If sfxpfx1_x64.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 ExpressFX 1
Company Name: Sony Creative Software Inc.
MD5: bb34b0f3b9aa3b6ba366ead01c62ec98
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-11-01 21:20:11 (4 years ago)
sfxpfx1_x64.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.

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

The signature on sfxpfx1_x64.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 sfxpfx1_x64.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for sfxpfx1_x64.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.

sfxpfx1_x64.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 0x000591a0
Image base 0x0000000180000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 3254784

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

.text 2113536 bytes · 64.9% of section data
MD5 fba2dd03a20bca1cccafd9ad631dede6
RT_CODE 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a5464b4862edf5afc327cdb27ad95db7
.rdata 292864 bytes · 9.0% of section data
MD5 2f1d84b3ddc3e6c30dd7fb253d660b17
.data 64000 bytes · 2.0% of section data
MD5 184783c20253b3f034cd72605df122bd
.pdata 46592 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 0d46f32aeec3b603cf4bae21775a4d70
sflang_t 56832 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fa10ce11eee5eb1f0b679307cafafc0a
strings 579072 bytes · 17.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c2f7d30e7d1350156ab19d2c873db3fb
.rsrc 70144 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 cf7bff44acc02475b28e1bd3527e931a
.reloc 29184 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 1e3089f1bea4ba84a01d0e146aadbfff

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_x64.dll by MD5 bb34b0f3b9aa3b6ba366ead01c62ec98. 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 bb34b0f3b9aa3b6ba366ead01c62ec98.
  • 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.