GridinSoft Threat Intelligence

GPUZ-v2.sys threat report

Detected as Suspicious Object File reputation report
MD5 079edc2a318b7f36fed13f1c57b067ec
Latest seen 2025-07-09 23:00:50 (10 months ago)
First seen 2022-08-23 23:31:16 (3 years ago)
Size 50 KB

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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
2025-07-09 23:00:50 (10 months ago)
File hash
079edc2a318b7f36fed13f1c57b067ec
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.

Category context

Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-23 23:31:16 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2025-07-09 23:00:50 (10 months ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: Low-Level Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by TechPowerUp LLC;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. 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.

GPUZ-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 2025-07-09 23:00:50 (10 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.

If GPUZ-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.

Product Name: Low-Level Driver
MD5: 079edc2a318b7f36fed13f1c57b067ec
Size: 50 KB
First Published: 2022-08-23 23:31:16 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-07-09 23:00:50 (10 months ago)
Status: Suspicious Object (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-07-09 23:00:50 (10 months ago)
GPUZ-v2.sys 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.

The signature on GPUZ-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.

%temp%
%windir%

ThreatInfo has observed GPUZ-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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for GPUZ-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.

GPUZ-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00001730
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 21504

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

.text 5632 bytes · 26.2% of section data
MD5 d9fa492991c692230e3964f1c0d570f6
.rdata 4096 bytes · 19.0% of section data
MD5 60cdac230e9f8c524ccb2dc73b80fb35
.data 512 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 cda03d7818ff606d8e0063c6f743e7a8
.pdata 1024 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 d6d4c8898911d7628186f9c7d87b9ed8
PAGE 6656 bytes · 31.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 492d66ff8e3e66a899c284f8de9095ab
INIT 2048 bytes · 9.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 31178016bfa116ba1de953d0cfd52c83
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 4.8% of section data
MD5 4c83298fabd154df968945be4baef726
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 b7307fef37274f587c054d3ba1b71d78

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 GPUZ-v2.sys by MD5 079edc2a318b7f36fed13f1c57b067ec. 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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 079edc2a318b7f36fed13f1c57b067ec.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the Susp category to compare similar reports.