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ETD.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 cf78d74bd0b8950182302eeca6470890
Latest seen 2024-04-30 23:04:58 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-20 23:13:58 (3 years ago)
Size 575 KB
Publisher ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
Product ELAN Smart-Pad
Signed by ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-20 23:13:58 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2024-04-30 23:04:58 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. Product metadata: ELAN Smart-Pad.

Digital signature

Signed by ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.

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

ETD.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ELAN Smart-Pad. The reported company name is ELAN Microelectronics Corp.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-04-30 23:04:58 (2 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: ELAN Smart-Pad
Company Name: ELAN Microelectronics Corp.
MD5: cf78d74bd0b8950182302eeca6470890
Size: 575 KB
First Published: 2023-04-20 23:13:58 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-04-30 23:04:58 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-04-30 23:04:58 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: ELAN MICROELECTRONICS CORPORATION;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched)

The signature on ETD.sys is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.

Common Places:

%temp%\avast_du
%system%
%system%\driverstore\filerepository

ThreatInfo has observed ETD.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 ETD.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Egypt
Share 75.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 75.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ETD.sys is Windows 10 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.

Analysis

ETD.sys is identified as pe for 64-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 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0007e4b0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 568832

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

.text 527360 bytes · 92.7% of section data
MD5 13ab4ce616335731578155b2f5736ab1
.rdata 29184 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 4e81dff507a47c351590167a383d18c7
.data 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 b655dd3f2936917d3f6e952f54e97df5
.pdata 8192 bytes · 1.4% of section data
MD5 c3a74a5def9fc1dd6bf87a303f673301
INIT 2048 bytes · 0.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e7669c9ea32ceba36e4186601b98645e
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 928dc263f4593b10cd4d2146f7c2c4d9
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 4fc9b5fd0ebfc61c621b6c289b4e3622

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 cf78d74bd0b8950182302eeca6470890.
  • 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.