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Netwtw04.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 e52ae25649c812c200309bdf25e27667
Latest seen 2022-11-01 23:58:01 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-12-05 16:40:59 (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

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-12-05 16:40:59 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2022-11-01 23:58:01 (3 years 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. 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

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 Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-11-01 23:58:01 (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: e52ae25649c812c200309bdf25e27667
Size: 8 MB
First Published: 2020-12-05 16:40:59 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-11-01 23:58:01 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-11-01 23:58:01 (3 years ago)

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\20201101t135232679\pci
%sysdrive%\hpswsetup\sp107672
%system%\driverstore\filerepository

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 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Canada
Share 20.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 20.0% 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 0x0004f1a0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 34
Raw data 8631808

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

.text 4483584 bytes · 51.9% of section data
MD5 e79c6d46caa77358448084ced0e20d4a
.rdata 794112 bytes · 9.2% of section data
MD5 6948ca1eaa3e2cd4add828ed41ef9d8d
.data 151040 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 b8c88e1555379757f46bd03e0fa9d628
.pdata 186880 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 c57cfefabaa7845e20544f1eea9a1c6b
PAGEcsrv 88064 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1a5ea77b56508395eb0f68330338bcac
PAGEcjaw 102400 bytes · 1.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8ac078e5e7082d4f9cb1377fccad8828
PAGEcwfd 118272 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ad608dd218692f8130844acdcaf7df27
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 614399f8214646e3db0d842b68dbdcd3
PAGEcnlo 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3c9ead78f5d5385782b3b990bd612661
PAGEccln 95744 bytes · 1.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a70a6717f298bd3ebf5f0bf13c1407f3
PAGEcsec 29696 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 f201507c3f5bd88f3c1203fa14419005
PAGEcsv_ 71680 bytes · 0.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d6928894087bd1fdc8b5ba953ee4d60b
PAGEcimg 8704 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7ed8207fbb49ff03a2eeb91a9f0c48fb
PAGEcpsm 6656 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2ebe2f2e6ec5a59548f748366db308b8
PAGEcctw 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ccbb83deaf2e5ba09374e75cb0b4f6cc
PAGEdoid 28160 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a363c9f0b83164b3768179c024fdd68f
PAGEdcln 4096 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ee96cdb7c75d5834e56f5ad5ac1c16b9
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 1c0faf182e7d4ec6d48a2e592c2a0f26
PAGEdStn 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6afc48440df7de7ae718053b9e1e1434
PAGEdSnd 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 48f43e802900872a95ea1bfe90a0a6d0
PAGEdSnF 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bdea9124c28cc2e4214b4f79e96e5a0f
PAGEdWsP 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac4a49f715059c1f3d632817c7c802f9
PAGEdPsr 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 33a74ec57538c6d0f38e38a63a8db7d4
PAGEdThP 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9571ccc80958cf7f8f060bd2961a44d6
PAGEdQua 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a279f77cadfe3a5b44bc4f995b8738b0
PAGEdjaw 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 99b7870fd448ced55997a848c483773c
PAGEdctw 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 dddcc03e2b592ffd37f7ac3ccb835596
PAGEdimg 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 58be6722df58bafcffb8d0bf3aa8ee17
PAGEdrlg 2097152 bytes · 24.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b2d1236c286a3c0704224fe4105eca49
INIT 5120 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 acaa714195cd357bb8be54fccfe96804
.rsrc 46080 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 879cfc9c1a138639388453225c4f77f4
.reloc 27136 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 90e539cf2ed2e7e754a22c2519757c80

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.

Scan with GridinSoft Anti-Malware Use a local scan if the file origin or behavior is unclear. Check this hash on VirusTotal

Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with e52ae25649c812c200309bdf25e27667.
  • 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.