GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
IntelHwKws.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2021-01-10 23:49:47 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-10 23:59:34 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel Hardware Keyword Spotter.
Signed by Smart Sound Technology;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
IntelHwKws.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel Hardware Keyword Spotter. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-10 23:59:34 (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 Hardware Keyword Spotter |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | 67b1bad16dc5d5ebde523c26be00b0f5 |
| Size: | 626 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-01-10 23:49:47 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-10 23:59:34 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-10 23:59:34 (5 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Smart Sound Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on IntelHwKws.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:
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\94\50492a7a-58bb-4096-8fd6-6b8a62459711\wovartifacts |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\f88ad261-8162-4ea9-8735-777bfca71bb3\50492a7a-58bb-4096-8fd6-6b8a62459711\wovartifacts |
ThreatInfo has observed IntelHwKws.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 IntelHwKws.dll 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 Russian Federation 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 IntelHwKws.dll 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
IntelHwKws.dll is identified as pe for 64-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.
8294ad59d62f1de94418d242389886f0
371692577897a8e730f782318db02549
15cc8ba97e464e5b8a7eea625bbd1cf0
9894814e5b9f1d3d88130d7ac78e8576
be25612353952f258797904ce99bb87e
dc6bf886c74487855f28187068998e3a
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.