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CaptureFileMonitor.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-12 16:51:24 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- f166bd4a25f04e1d804093a13b4e9a6c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-07-26 17:56:25 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 16:51:24 (5 years ago).
Signed by Atom Security OOO. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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 PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
CaptureFileMonitor.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 16:51:24 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If CaptureFileMonitor.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 General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | f166bd4a25f04e1d804093a13b4e9a6c |
| Size: | 32 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-07-26 17:56:25 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 16:51:24 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 16:51:24 (5 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: | Atom Security OOO |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on CaptureFileMonitor.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed CaptureFileMonitor.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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen CaptureFileMonitor.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 50.0% 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 CaptureFileMonitor.sys is Windows 7 with 50.0% 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
CaptureFileMonitor.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
6429ef381ef4dbff1ea996bffff5189e
602d144c332765e5aeecd31f097a709c
0b2e7741e0c0fc65af1542e370d89f53
1da7a5ac4d50914a24daca38a1ef3972
f6c5a0b5d33861bc63c0456046e1a560
452d22f12079a4987f900afdafa452a0
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 General Threat
This report identifies CaptureFileMonitor.sys by MD5 f166bd4a25f04e1d804093a13b4e9a6c. It is part of the PUP 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.