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FileKill_x86.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2017-05-21 09:02:05 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-18 23:10:01 (2 years ago).
Signed by Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co., Ltd. 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
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.
File Details
| 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) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Baidu Online Network Technology (Beijing)Co., Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
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.
Common Places:
| %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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen FileKill_x86.sys across 46 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 31.9% 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 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.
Analysis
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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
632a4036d27ac932d7a18850d0457591
2ddb8e15ddca2aa53baee17d6a295b52
1f558917e0b83de44fffa4db41aab932
18ee589b76f04adf7a87e541625f6696
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.