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sfxpfx2_x64.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 21:17:40 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 1545e8e675a1d8a0901dd2835091e255
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Heur!.
First seen 2021-11-01 21:17:40 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-01 21:17:40 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Sony Creative Software Inc.. Product metadata: Sony ExpressFX 2 .
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
sfxpfx2_x64.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sony ExpressFX 2 . 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 21:17:40 (4 years ago).
If sfxpfx2_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!.
File Details
| Product Name: | Sony ExpressFX 2 |
| Company Name: | Sony Creative Software Inc. |
| MD5: | 1545e8e675a1d8a0901dd2835091e255 |
| Size: | 3 MB |
| First Published: | 2021-11-01 21:17:40 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-01 21:17:40 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-01 21:17:40 (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 sfxpfx2_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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\sony\shared plug-ins |
ThreatInfo has observed sfxpfx2_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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen sfxpfx2_x64.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 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.
OS Version:
The most common operating system signal for sfxpfx2_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.
Analysis
sfxpfx2_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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
d140f9936fca5a78c3b68bafbbb50d06
a5464b4862edf5afc327cdb27ad95db7
ae05270e453cc6825632478f5e114f72
de6fec4b22fde3c5478efe3d8356de8e
05725a5e6ca41c0def0a5a69e1c740b7
be9cb3f04f183af1f0e065278cfc43f9
c2f7d30e7d1350156ab19d2c873db3fb
bbdbabd52adb084ad8dce077d09030b6
82f7e08b2ed0abacdb8a63d5e7c71892
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 sfxpfx2_x64.dll by MD5 1545e8e675a1d8a0901dd2835091e255. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.