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HWiNFO64A_161.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
- 2022-10-03 23:37:41 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 36a7ed47f76273709ceb487efa04aee7
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 2022-08-21 23:48:01 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-10-03 23:37:41 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: REALiX(tm). Product metadata: HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel Driver.
Signed by Martin Malik - REALiX;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
HWiNFO64A_161.SYS is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel Driver. The reported company name is REALiX(tm). The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2022-10-03 23:37:41 (3 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If HWiNFO64A_161.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: | HWiNFO AMD64 Kernel Driver |
| Company Name: | REALiX(tm) |
| MD5: | 36a7ed47f76273709ceb487efa04aee7 |
| Size: | 63 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-08-21 23:48:01 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-10-03 23:37:41 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-10-03 23:37:41 (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: | Martin Malik - REALiX;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on HWiNFO64A_161.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 HWiNFO64A_161.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 HWiNFO64A_161.SYS across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.0% 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 HWiNFO64A_161.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
HWiNFO64A_161.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.
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f9720cc72a58f4f527e3e7f9744b3338
043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
bdd99c691ddfdaee47146c26f817f9d6
ebf3834f43e97a60445032ee40f11fef
73fcbde699ece5e406316aca5ef5fb13
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 HWiNFO64A_161.SYS by MD5 36a7ed47f76273709ceb487efa04aee7. 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.