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DriverPackNotifier.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.SProtect File reputation report
MD5 4fefc8ea5693a5a4756e62a9a0771adf
Latest seen 2021-01-12 10:44:37 (5 years ago)
First seen 2018-07-13 10:11:50 (7 years ago)
Size 259 KB

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Detection name
Adware.SProtect
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2021-01-12 10:44:37 (5 years ago)
File hash
4fefc8ea5693a5a4756e62a9a0771adf
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.SProtect, part of the Adware threat category.

Category context

Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2018-07-13 10:11:50 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 10:44:37 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: DriverPack Solution.

Digital signature

Signed by Kuzyakov Artur Vyacheslavovich IP. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.

DriverPackNotifier.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DriverPack Solution. The current detection status is Adware.SProtect, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 10:44:37 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.

If DriverPackNotifier.exe 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 Adware.SProtect.

Product Name: DriverPack Solution
MD5: 4fefc8ea5693a5a4756e62a9a0771adf
Size: 259 KB
First Published: 2018-07-13 10:11:50 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 10:44:37 (5 years ago)
Status: Adware.SProtect (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 10:44:37 (5 years ago)
DriverPackNotifier.exe 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.

Signed By: Kuzyakov Artur Vyacheslavovich IP
Status: Valid

The signature on DriverPackNotifier.exe 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.

%appdata%
%programfiles%
%profile%\dmin\application data
%profile%\dministrator\application data

ThreatInfo has observed DriverPackNotifier.exe 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 54.5%
Windows XP 27.3%
Windows 10 18.2%

The most common operating system signal for DriverPackNotifier.exe is Windows 7 with 54.5% 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.

DriverPackNotifier.exe 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x000012c0
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 257024

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

.text 30720 bytes · 12.0% of section data
MD5 324fa378c1cfc55a5b587f1a236dffb4
.data 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 457a8b99c281640bb3dc567df303455f
.rdata 2560 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 fbbcbbb0fb4ad16470cdb89485351f0c
.eh_fram 5632 bytes · 2.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6395bc7e34cc8d39baaf44718e66346f
.bss 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 00000000000000000000000000000000
.idata 2048 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 b162c95285916b1d78badda91d263ec0
.CRT 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 6c89b7a1d5d0211a6a366526defe80bd
.tls 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 b88a52a00fb91f67d742b9da644896a1
.rsrc 214528 bytes · 83.5% of section data
MD5 27a5b2f3f4f891cc3d5060e481e29f54

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 Adware.SProtect

This report identifies DriverPackNotifier.exe by MD5 4fefc8ea5693a5a4756e62a9a0771adf. It is part of the Adware 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 4fefc8ea5693a5a4756e62a9a0771adf.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
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