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IntcDAud.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-04-13 20:12:15 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-04-13 20:12:15 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel(R) Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Display Audio.
Signed by Intel(R) pGFX 2020;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
- 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
IntcDAud.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Display Audio. The reported company name is Intel(R) Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-04-13 20:12:15 (5 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) Display Audio |
| Company Name: | Intel(R) Corporation |
| MD5: | 525d3ca51a00baf55c107389cd0eb5eb |
| Size: | 342 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-04-13 20:12:15 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-04-13 20:12:15 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-04-13 20:12:15 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel(R) pGFX 2020;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on IntcDAud.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:
| %localappdata%\innovative solutions\drivermax\agent\uploads\0huqo93f7f58674qj853gg36y9r491wwjb637ty7h8j11pr2p2\media |
ThreatInfo has observed IntcDAud.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 IntcDAud.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 100.0% 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 IntcDAud.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
IntcDAud.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.
60902c1e61b16f23fce81429df2b76fc
58296f67525dd6709e760799d5af4bd8
669c538b6370430b9f432c501848a816
7db8b2b4b30f5d8ddbda1896e17960fe
d07074a7299d677436e3cbf9b3d440d2
e4d252683a3cd2531c26aa6c3c25893f
fb3bbf88b214be702a0d830efd62988a
2c80c5acabe23da7dfc42ca4222b068b
ecc26016c555ea2e6f1e7707acff5584
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.