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GPU-Z-v2.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-04-17 23:29:27 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- a5536ab84b3907209c2cfd921ee91bf1
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-12-31 11:34:54 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-17 23:29:27 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: Low-Level Driver.
Signed by TechPowerUp LLC;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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
GPU-Z-v2.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Low-Level Driver. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-17 23:29:27 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If GPU-Z-v2.sys 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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | Low-Level Driver |
| MD5: | a5536ab84b3907209c2cfd921ee91bf1 |
| Size: | 49 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-12-31 11:34:54 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-04-17 23:29:27 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-04-17 23:29:27 (3 years ago) |
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.
Overview
| Signed By: | TechPowerUp LLC;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on GPU-Z-v2.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:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed GPU-Z-v2.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 GPU-Z-v2.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Taiwan with 33.3% 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 GPU-Z-v2.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
GPU-Z-v2.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
162fb5f9641b748f0613e26d508096c4
97fd543b75df85c30e408b241cade2ce
3e046a9a6bf2bced975e5565b5d2d60b
e2972936bc1eaf8667a2bc4062f4d01a
f3382a773051d46e2808e40bd16bb365
a9f6ce9680ffb8f143b009051eca3cc4
bb19fd3370f57e5b810b4d212dac4f1d
20d25638e9476b9775f22c50a9adef49
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies GPU-Z-v2.sys by MD5 a5536ab84b3907209c2cfd921ee91bf1. It is part of the Susp 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.