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Netwtw04.sys threat report

Detected as Trojan.Generic File reputation report
MD5 85428f938bf170a389745c0e88f2e1c0
Latest seen 2025-03-01 23:01:56 (a year ago)
First seen 2020-12-05 16:25:40 (5 years ago)
Size 8 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel® Wireless WiFi Link Adapter
Signed by Intel Wireless Driver;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

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Detection name
Trojan.Generic
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-03-01 23:01:56 (a year ago)
File hash
85428f938bf170a389745c0e88f2e1c0
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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 2020-12-05 16:25:40 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2025-03-01 23:01:56 (a year ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Wireless Driver;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. 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

Netwtw04.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 2025-03-01 23:01:56 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If Netwtw04.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: 85428f938bf170a389745c0e88f2e1c0
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2020-12-05 16:25:40 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-03-01 23:01:56 (a year ago)
Status: Trojan.Generic (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-03-01 23:01:56 (a year ago)

Detection screenshot

Netwtw04.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.

Overview

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

The signature on Netwtw04.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%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20201023t143916934\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20201023t182513304\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20201024t111449245\pci
%system%\driverstore\filerepository
%sysdrive%\oem\caringcenter\drv\intel wireless lan_m ax201

ThreatInfo has observed Netwtw04.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 Netwtw04.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 80.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 80.0% 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 Netwtw04.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

Netwtw04.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 0x0004e8c0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 34
Raw data 8623616

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

.text 4476928 bytes · 51.9% of section data
MD5 61823d33caec7c338c5fdb79f36dbe19
.rdata 792576 bytes · 9.2% of section data
MD5 cd39c9865ee70e5eada66f2029a01df4
.data 151040 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 7bccf98a730b80cbfd7741b778967924
.pdata 186880 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 7b43ff8b7c28c4405b82d448ca5c29fa
PAGEcsrv 88064 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0057af90654c741b0e2db83f7404076e
PAGEcjaw 102400 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 912d01b0963687bd23e1dfbf0e0525a1
PAGEcwfd 118272 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 89113933a62d45ad9b5c4770c85ce741
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f15e2521e5efde8f654d7a7dbe387be2
PAGEcnlo 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 66a8de2e20e85486a766bb3f3377b995
PAGEccln 95744 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 37faf8148427d385543e94fe67198952
PAGEcsec 29696 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 83375bc2add7274c5b133a503b76a7dd
PAGEcsv_ 71680 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 04e5958a1148b258ed979cad3826cf51
PAGEcimg 8704 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 95ae6786113d5cc2c2b698203b33fca3
PAGEcpsm 6656 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f23cb2e85395c3793b755377042d598e
PAGEcctw 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 940ab37be9d21e4a5a1f27243f9aa1bc
PAGEdoid 28160 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 871178ed68d59d12bf985e15cc0fb89f
PAGEdcln 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 cc48f93cc7f4cb6f0cbac4d5f93e2b0b
PAGEdsv_ 2560 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3dad592b368a6baccc7fb0050bea3e3d
PAGEDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
PAGEdreg 265216 bytes · 3.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 efaf5a82d422d2d02c279547556438f1
PAGEdStn 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5293a7535231f81b342d30e619239e73
PAGEdSnd 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2dd486cf484bc5ec5ec08f5418c72b46
PAGEdSnF 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a566c64285e01e7a435a810a90f66ddb
PAGEdWsP 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18e9037e39e536406c60260f5377e5de
PAGEdPsr 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f731dd223077e5f0ddde215bc1bc2904
PAGEdThP 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9571ccc80958cf7f8f060bd2961a44d6
PAGEdQua 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 af520ca5d45625605fd1893e026d7dbe
PAGEdjaw 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e3ac150113d48d216f44684ab32e2f99
PAGEdctw 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dddcc03e2b592ffd37f7ac3ccb835596
PAGEdimg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f0b4ea35258e2b1685fc07bdbffdb12c
PAGEdrlg 2097152 bytes · 24.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b2d1236c286a3c0704224fe4105eca49
INIT 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d0740597b30ce9df6292a7261f403f74
.rsrc 46080 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 23c535639941aa03902c15f5ecadf09e
.reloc 27136 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 4f305b28be63b9a835b870d85981dbfe

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 Netwtw04.sys by MD5 85428f938bf170a389745c0e88f2e1c0. 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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