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A0237066.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3853a31fb9f859d02966263150ef3332
Latest seen 2023-04-23 23:14:52 (3 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:37 (8 years ago)
Size 13 KB
Publisher SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
Product Driver Update
Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-23 23:14:52 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. Product metadata: Driver Update.

Digital signature

Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

A0237066.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Update. The reported company name is SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-23 23:14:52 (3 years ago).

ThreatInfo does not have a final classification for this file yet. Use the technical details below to compare the hash, size, signature, and observed locations with the copy found on your device.

File Details

Product Name: Driver Update
Company Name: SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
MD5: 3853a31fb9f859d02966263150ef3332
Size: 13 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 09:02:37 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-23 23:14:52 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-23 23:14:52 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on A0237066.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.

Common Places:

%system%\drivers
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{becc7c0b-7eda-415b-8df8-b6d288fcc786}\rp17
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{becc7c0b-7eda-415b-8df8-b6d288fcc786}\rp11
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{becc7c0b-7eda-415b-8df8-b6d288fcc786}\rp14
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{becc7c0b-7eda-415b-8df8-b6d288fcc786}\rp16
%sysdrive%\system volume information\_restore{becc7c0b-7eda-415b-8df8-b6d288fcc786}\rp18
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\files\kwckledemtuqyaeldxzbsvxbgngmvcsj\slimdrivers
%sysdrive%\windows.old\windows\system32\drivers
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\alinecarrilho\appdata\local\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers

ThreatInfo has observed A0237066.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.

File Names:

42 observed names
SWDUMon.sys A0003354.sys A0003343.sys A0003179.sys A0003345.sys A0003232.sys A0003337.sys A0003327.sys A0003229.sys A0003170.sys A0003352.sys A0003943.sys A0003329.sys A0003181.sys A0003339.sys A0003221.sys A0003172.sys A0003946.sys A0003219.sys A0003233.sys A0232997.sys A0235068.sys A0237068.sys A0236064.sys A0236068.sys A0234049.sys A0236066.sys A0233996.sys A0235047.sys A0237064.sys A0231995.sys A0233998.sys A0234047.sys A0231997.sys A0235044.sys A0232995.sys A0235064.sys A0232999.sys A0235049.sys A0231993.sys A0235066.sys A0237066.sys

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen A0237066.sys across 46 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Brazil
Share 11.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 11.8% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 51.4%
Windows 10 26.4%
Windows XP 17.5%
Windows 8.1 2.5%
Windows 8 1.2%
Windows Vista 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for A0237066.sys is Windows 7 with 51.4% 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

A0237066.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 0x00000e85
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 4352

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

.text 2176 bytes · 50.0% of section data
MD5 53d6a63cd44e7614d4c59d71ceac12a2
.rdata 256 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 60a73ff68c0d185c51bf33abd2a049f5
.data 128 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 1f558917e0b83de44fffa4db41aab932
INIT 512 bytes · 11.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2a6e5af3de9356472b37e63cc75a4ea7
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 23.5% of section data
MD5 d449edda16892aaa3142755803392e7d
.reloc 256 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 04a0fba8abf8d600cf0d41f4e0161f90

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

This file is still under review

ThreatInfo has not assigned a final verdict yet. Compare the file hash, location, signature, and publisher before trusting the file on a production system.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 3853a31fb9f859d02966263150ef3332.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.