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NETwtw08.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 8a9ef4b3fae92811bc8dea6204c27d0a
Latest seen 2022-06-10 23:40:40 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-06-10 23:36:40 (3 years ago)
Size 8 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter
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 2022-06-10 23:36:40 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-10 23:40:40 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

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

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

NETwtw08.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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-10 23:40:40 (3 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® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 8a9ef4b3fae92811bc8dea6204c27d0a
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2022-06-10 23:36:40 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-06-10 23:40:40 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-06-10 23:40:40 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on NETwtw08.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:

%sysdrive%\software\software backup\msi\g71_mid3044\network\intel wifi\uwd\win64
%sysdrive%\software backup\msi\g71_mid3044\network\intel wifi\uwd\win64
%sysdrive%\nieuwe map\software backup\msi\g71_mid3044\network\intel wifi\uwd\win64

ThreatInfo has observed NETwtw08.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 NETwtw08.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Netherlands
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands 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 NETwtw08.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

NETwtw08.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 0x00057950
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 34
Raw data 8793600

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

.text 4638720 bytes · 52.8% of section data
MD5 d7ecb2ab6689a1e94f81a5d5d85bccf9
.rdata 750592 bytes · 8.5% of section data
MD5 47e5e7b61b5221e3181a002a06ab5206
.data 319488 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 c2587cecec1d385118b3307f65811cd8
.pdata 200704 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 12f20d58efb2f39dbadc621a1c6afc9b
PAGEcsrv 68608 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 11e4fef710752be98c87cb7d51c57cce
PAGE 6656 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d7a26b780b564587f38a5500a1a8f13
PAGEcjaw 77312 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 729362b9da9439a4c0d349e621822f53
PAGEcsec 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 146332e2228a961a409e01e940921431
PAGEcwfd 99840 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c28044f9b583d3ad4bd85212e2a7f385
PAGEccln 86528 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bd8da0c3c9c024912a8c70181a5fc33e
PAGEcsv_ 42496 bytes · 0.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5f3dec5bae266c7a1d94f715c5e02a37
PAGEcimg 11776 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fd9ba5f4e1e689ea9c7f6a222105120b
PAGEcctw 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1bf0b7e167586248cffaf0c537f1c02f
PAGEdoid 12288 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 36e6ccc25201dc63d83c76523986400f
PAGEdcln 4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ec9a1c4f921b3ab4438a07e28fd45ab0
PAGEdsv_ 4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0121a761f8898bc0b19231b479af5349
PAGEdreg 260608 bytes · 3.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9528bb5f1d7de46f4a56687963f8e938
PAGEdSnF 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8ad94788a3b369e14c81ddb390e5084b
PAGEdWsP 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 95bec5ac85657735c47ed50473850774
PAGEdPsr 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c64b0599a3bbcb5d8bec0c23b42bed69
PAGEdThP 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b8e9a44c058aa04ab482cedc8f32447e
PAGEdQua 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1d030762ead4be16332693f38cabf649
PAGEdSun 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5792956f0523d7bc975b6c7aeff3186c
PAGEdSlr 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5792956f0523d7bc975b6c7aeff3186c
PAGEdCcl 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 127421bee4a2e9048bebc0ba9d05fe7b
PAGEdSim 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4588a81226c2f4931d4d659fe0760706
PAGEdFpg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 15bc713943f81bff1eae5dfdbbb87f1f
PAGEdSle 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 40fef1709b7383441032e2631e0ba48d
PAGEdjaw 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f8b82f45369e23abec74f2878463f91e
PAGEdimg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 02fb979cfc0a09cb6eb1c11acaf4bf1d
PAGEdrlg 2097152 bytes · 23.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b2d1236c286a3c0704224fe4105eca49
INIT 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bc1cd3b424cf5daffc4cca64f89bdf1b
.rsrc 47104 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 6a0b4a90dfdcad84b56f2c1b8d79d358
.reloc 45568 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 546fc19fbe4624403bb0ef3b8e3661d7

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.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 8a9ef4b3fae92811bc8dea6204c27d0a.
  • 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.