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ICCWDT.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 52157a0c855eb9abf09dbe857ef2831d
Latest seen 2023-06-07 23:04:06 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-15 23:31:17 (3 years ago)
Size 43 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT)
Signed by Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-15 23:31:17 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:04:06 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT).

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation;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

ICCWDT.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT). The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-07 23:04:06 (2 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: Intel(R) Watchdog Timer Driver (Intel(R) WDT)
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 52157a0c855eb9abf09dbe857ef2831d
Size: 43 KB
First Published: 2023-04-15 23:31:17 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-07 23:04:06 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-07 23:04:06 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel Corporation;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on ICCWDT.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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

ThreatInfo has observed ICCWDT.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 ICCWDT.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Poland
Share 50.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Poland 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ICCWDT.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

ICCWDT.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 0x000011a0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 23040

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

.text 7168 bytes · 31.1% of section data
MD5 e97d48aeb57af72399fc6d3e240364a9
.rdata 2560 bytes · 11.1% of section data
MD5 eb57b52aa4eece92f9e86ae37c2cb76a
.data 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 aa0a0daf20d4e1b81574c44413e7e2c9
.pdata 1024 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 b8d138a900ec9bce38c438b00a30f4c5
PAGE 8704 bytes · 37.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 097850de6046ca5667a686272cb8a009
INIT 1024 bytes · 4.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fdef318ba64e13ca5ad0a8bce038bc5b
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 9dfa5ac8308f64ccbba0509527e84734
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 e337f350dbb5f8ecd33b957663b29227

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 52157a0c855eb9abf09dbe857ef2831d.
  • 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.