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FileKill_x86.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8d9dbc483b737fd7618178fdcb080e4a
Latest seen 2024-03-18 23:10:01 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:05 (9 years ago)
Size 18 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:05 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-18 23:10:01 (2 years ago).

Digital signature

Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co., Ltd. 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. 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.

FileKill_x86.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-18 23:10:01 (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.

MD5: 8d9dbc483b737fd7618178fdcb080e4a
Size: 18 KB
First Published: 2017-05-21 09:02:05 (9 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-18 23:10:01 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-18 23:10:01 (2 years ago)

The signature on FileKill_x86.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.

%programfiles%\pc faster\5.1.0.0
%programfiles%\pc faster
%programfiles%\baidu security\pc faster\4.0.0.0
%programfiles%\pc faster\update
%programfiles%\pc faster\5.1.0.0\update
%sysdrive%\pc faster\5.1.0.0
%programfiles%\baidu security\pc faster
%programfiles%
%profile%\wner.dani\local settings\application data\pc faster
%sysdrive%\util\pc faster

ThreatInfo has observed FileKill_x86.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.

Windows 7 60.8%
Windows 10 23.3%
Windows 8.1 9.0%
Windows 8 4.0%
Windows XP 2.9%

The most common operating system signal for FileKill_x86.sys is Windows 7 with 60.8% 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.

FileKill_x86.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 0x00001f4d
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 5
Raw data 8704

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

.text 6016 bytes · 69.1% of section data
MD5 632a4036d27ac932d7a18850d0457591
.rdata 512 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 2ddb8e15ddca2aa53baee17d6a295b52
.data 128 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 1f558917e0b83de44fffa4db41aab932
INIT 1536 bytes · 17.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18ee589b76f04adf7a87e541625f6696
.reloc 512 bytes · 5.9% of section data
MD5 550aec6960b7ecfbca62221906d7dc03

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 8d9dbc483b737fd7618178fdcb080e4a.
  • 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.