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{af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys threat report

Detected as Suspicious Object File reputation report
MD5 d0954bef0b9a8467a0abe84f43966bb8
Latest seen 2023-04-23 23:15:26 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-23 23:15:11 (3 years ago)
Size 187 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
Suspicious Object
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2023-04-23 23:15:26 (3 years ago)
File hash
d0954bef0b9a8467a0abe84f43966bb8
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.

Category context

Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-23 23:15:11 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-23 23:15:26 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.. Product metadata: AVG Internet Security System .

Digital signature

Signed by Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher;AVG Technologies USA, LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

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 Susp category for related samples and common context.

{af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AVG Internet Security System . The reported company name is AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-23 23:15:26 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.

If {af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys 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 Suspicious Object.

Product Name: AVG Internet Security System
Company Name: AVG Technologies CZ, s.r.o.
MD5: d0954bef0b9a8467a0abe84f43966bb8
Size: 187 KB
First Published: 2023-04-23 23:15:11 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-23 23:15:26 (3 years ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-23 23:15:26 (3 years ago)
{af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys 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.

The signature on {af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys is reported as valid. A valid signature helps confirm publisher identity, but it does not automatically make the file safe if the installer was bundled, abused, or downloaded from an untrusted source.

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ThreatInfo has observed {af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys 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 {af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys 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.

{af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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 Native
Entry point 0x00048000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 168960

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

.text 130048 bytes · 77.0% of section data
MD5 2b602e687e4185c3816d3da97e215e6b
.rwtext 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 164bafb9c672a17052d23b302207b686
.rdata 13824 bytes · 8.2% of section data
MD5 8c17da262729f8c8337571d7e046a3af
.data 1536 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 43981002ebdf8811ea16e5df056bd26d
PAGE 6144 bytes · 3.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c3bfdcc0e0e41f2df6c1be168bba43a2
.edata 512 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 f3d95f9e7e180aa73d7831fa13797150
INIT 5120 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 93ba1ceb5790d4b8c9d6b885b8b13b06
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 f323e69d29d88ff9ff835965ccbbc382
.reloc 10240 bytes · 6.1% of section data
MD5 338e8c95b7032717fa6016deae98be61

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 Suspicious Object

This report identifies {af83d7a0-d2da-69a0-9cda-d9b7d0bbb378}.sys by MD5 d0954bef0b9a8467a0abe84f43966bb8. It is part of the Susp 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 d0954bef0b9a8467a0abe84f43966bb8.
  • 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 Susp category to compare similar reports.