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NETwbw04.sys threat report

Detected as Trojan.Generic File reputation report
MD5 18d764344653645023a22e8a91025d4b
Latest seen 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago)
First seen 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago)
Size 3 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter

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Detection name
Trojan.Generic
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago)
File hash
18d764344653645023a22e8a91025d4b
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Generic, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter.

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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

NETwbw04.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Generic, based on the latest analysis from 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If NETwbw04.sys appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Generic.

File Details

Product Name: Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 18d764344653645023a22e8a91025d4b
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago)
Status: Trojan.Generic (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-10-03 23:04:59 (2 years ago)

Detection screenshot

NETwbw04.sys detection screenshot

The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.

Common Places:

%sysdrive%\drivers\options\01_wlan\intel\wlan\win7plus\win64\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed NETwbw04.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 NETwbw04.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for NETwbw04.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

NETwbw04.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 0x00393000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 33
Raw data 3534336

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

.text 2144256 bytes · 60.7% of section data
MD5 f344b38c6c49e6a3581cfbfd15503cef
.rdata 379392 bytes · 10.7% of section data
MD5 e8359a92762200a7a84c4446223c11c6
.data 132096 bytes · 3.7% of section data
MD5 ed26c088ede0e3fb11e4b473f1bfa8c3
.pdata 124928 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 43cc70994e4f8c9f83ee1df0b9b7ba76
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 41b266366f39ed6044b6eb17ab0c012a
PAGEcnlo 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 61c38f0d9ec7684cdb562b03d2267c79
PAGEcsrv 67584 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c9aff5f480c272f07039027f057b0572
PAGEcjaw 72192 bytes · 2.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fe74707b39c917ce7c75df6fdbbf3ec6
PAGEcwfd 50688 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e93aaa4e793d30f46e707fdbfbe93744
PAGEccln 36864 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b2e5f50f3c8e1735734774c77e1061bf
PAGEcsec 29696 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 374435aca5c5d864877575f38e4c5b4e
PAGEcsv_ 31232 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6a26f9a3de69d41c6b78e41113cf7b15
PAGEcast 7168 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 93a2356dd7a63b67a585f8015b8a5397
PAGEcpsm 6656 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a3e3e8d3a6de997503b4cd9457f67327
PAGEcimg 4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 88fe714b239b96fbcb82ac66794499e5
PAGEcctw 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5cccc7fb428d093eb24d0912ee0ff68d
PAGEdoid 99840 bytes · 2.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2cceec74b0d4a1dfb1619d061102ca07
PAGEdcln 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3f4161c257b5ce43716666903da86f12
PAGEdsv_ 2560 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f160403194d5fabee31246df7fa27088
PAGEdreg 257024 bytes · 7.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 30a752460606b07a3300df400b9cad77
PAGEDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
PAGEdStn 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 783dddb346074fc9a40015f328adfbd6
PAGEdSnd 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 74b61609fe7809372363b877d557f2a5
PAGEdSnF 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b6ca510ef5c15981ff3d8c7c41f73056
PAGEdWsP 2048 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e767189da7469add0701c4ef066d1b6b
PAGEdPsr 4096 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c896d783f0acc54c8e8ee5f403ad72de
PAGEdscn 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8672a4d2ffffe8b8c4936f2ef2b283f0
PAGEdjaw 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9004bf6fa38e08f8a2d4ade3be477776
PAGEdctw 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dddcc03e2b592ffd37f7ac3ccb835596
PAGEdimg 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 895a387c8562003eff10861513674cda
INIT 4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 574fc5c14399bd72ab05d8301bb67b97
.rsrc 42496 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 b154153aa2771772235b9e45fca2b058
.reloc 15872 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 2df1ed21fe71e70684533c73a1021199

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

GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Generic

This report identifies NETwbw04.sys by MD5 18d764344653645023a22e8a91025d4b. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 18d764344653645023a22e8a91025d4b.
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