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DrvMonX86.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-08 17:27:33 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-02-11 16:58:32 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Outbyte. Product metadata: DrvMon Driver.
Signed by Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
DrvMonX86.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DrvMon Driver. The reported company name is Outbyte. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-02-11 16:58:32 (5 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: | DrvMon Driver |
| Company Name: | Outbyte |
| MD5: | fcd809ec4d5fc1e4b32149619f02a8d0 |
| Size: | 144 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-08 17:27:33 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-02-11 16:58:32 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-02-11 16:58:32 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Outbyte Computing Pty Ltd;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on DrvMonX86.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:
| %programfiles%\outbyte |
ThreatInfo has observed DrvMonX86.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 DrvMonX86.sys across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland with 57.1% 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 DrvMonX86.sys is Windows 10 with 42.9% 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
DrvMonX86.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.
11117c94d60546cf55ae6c247716127c
9f83f361a5332420b2374ae173e97640
e90ddb5d87b694973288cee9fa2e4fce
15336d9640d9c05b8c1b266d6baad24a
0b367dfc5a18409d2ba4716164aaf59a
d32da4e50db372cbb271ec31c7ef1d76
e85112103be837dc585e73b26df65df9
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.