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HardwareProtect_x64.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 d2840a4a5a86bf1047724cc06b37a2e8
Latest seen 2025-04-28 23:01:31 (a year ago)
First seen 2019-08-09 06:17:17 (6 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Product 鲁大师
Signed by Chengdu Qilu Technology Co. Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-08-09 06:17:17 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2025-04-28 23:01:31 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Product metadata: 鲁大师.

Digital signature

Signed by Chengdu Qilu Technology Co. Ltd.;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. Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
  2. Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
  3. Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.

File context

HardwareProtect_x64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 鲁大师. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2025-04-28 23:01:31 (a year 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: 鲁大师
MD5: d2840a4a5a86bf1047724cc06b37a2e8
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2019-08-09 06:17:17 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-04-28 23:01:31 (a year ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-04-28 23:01:31 (a year ago)

Overview

Signed By: Chengdu Qilu Technology Co. Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on HardwareProtect_x64.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%
%sysdrive%\programsdirs
%sysdrive%\软件安装
%sysdrive%\应用
%appdata%\360bizhi
%programfiles%\ludashi

ThreatInfo has observed HardwareProtect_x64.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 HardwareProtect_x64.sys across 12 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country China
Share 30.6%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 30.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 95.8%
Windows 8.1 2.8%
Windows 7 1.4%

The most common operating system signal for HardwareProtect_x64.sys is Windows 10 with 95.8% 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

HardwareProtect_x64.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 0x00a1a064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1286144

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

.text 43520 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 d825936f1792617d8f96fd69e6de0910
.rdata 6656 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 d3f211e572c28d75e615bb2af0d743b4
.data 5632 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 f2b55b3c087cec34f71731a13459a59c
.pdata 1024 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5859b2c8143e57f9e264e700bbca922f
INIT 2048 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a2833d858f4e715a9e752ab2e31565ab
W0 1225216 bytes · 95.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 97243968d386fa026c3cfb384d3c955b
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 8a0c17a1a4a9245f18660ad9a80676d2
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 bcf88760d770298e2d3afb8670eadd31

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with d2840a4a5a86bf1047724cc06b37a2e8.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan if the source, path, or behavior looks unusual.