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Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.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
- 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 7a42521b31ba34720813c028c9cfbe60
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 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Sonarworks. Product metadata: Sonarworks Reference 4 VST Plugin.
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
Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Sonarworks Reference 4 VST Plugin. The reported company name is Sonarworks. The current detection status is Trojan.Heur!, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.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: | Sonarworks Reference 4 VST Plugin |
| Company Name: | Sonarworks |
| MD5: | 7a42521b31ba34720813c028c9cfbe60 |
| Size: | 13 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Heur! (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-13 23:12:05 (2 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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-311252065-42765434-1184446272-1001\$rwb4cv6.keygen-r2r\r2r\sonarworks_reference_447_win_patched.7z |
ThreatInfo has observed Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.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 Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.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 India 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 Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.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
Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.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.
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0fc4bf9ae8ac8089b1c6980d7da28bd2
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7b35e380fcb693c7dc258c091cfb7cc5
db583ec362cf3378bb2bddecfe41cfc6
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
d54d54fa626b6aff107e75ae6acfa3c3
60636c6676761ec88776d2b2e44d6316
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 Sonarworks_Reference4_x86.dll by MD5 7a42521b31ba34720813c028c9cfbe60. 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.