GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
HardwareInfo.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2018-10-22 01:08:40 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-09 23:13:34 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: 深圳市驱动人生软件技术有限公司. Product metadata: HardwareInfo 动态链接库.
Signed by Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology 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
HardwareInfo.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with HardwareInfo 动态链接库. The reported company name is 深圳市驱动人生软件技术有限公司. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-09 23:13:34 (3 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
| Product Name: | HardwareInfo 动态链接库 |
| Company Name: | 深圳市驱动人生软件技术有限公司 |
| MD5: | 22c8c21a3e409da3e4b8584872b96b3e |
| Size: | 1010 KB |
| First Published: | 2018-10-22 01:08:40 (7 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-06-09 23:13:34 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-06-09 23:13:34 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Shenzhen DriveTheLife Software Technology Co.Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on HardwareInfo.dll 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%\ostotosoft\drivertalent |
ThreatInfo has observed HardwareInfo.dll 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 HardwareInfo.dll 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 Korea, Republic of 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 HardwareInfo.dll is Windows 10 with 50.0% 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
HardwareInfo.dll is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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.
62fb9a970d8bef94750cffb6f93d9cde
6d0fb7b787b6e91e9dc032bfcf22d310
78dac4644f6bdc41412a4cc1ac1efd81
d768184ac8d950fd687109a78b6b62d9
a64fdeaf820f7d462e0d26284cdd5ffb
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.