NicCo36.dll file report

MD5 4aa441f4ad7491bdb2162f87a1da6a3a
Latest seen 2021-01-12 04:16:24 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-03 18:06:33 (8 years ago)
Size 35 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Signed by Intel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-07-03 18:06:33 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 04:16:24 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

NicCo36.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 04:16:24 (5 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

Product Name: Intel(R) Network Interface Card CoInstaller
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 4aa441f4ad7491bdb2162f87a1da6a3a
Size: 35 KB
First Published: 2017-07-03 18:06:33 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 04:16:24 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 04:16:24 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Intel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on NicCo36.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.

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\1dfc6e9151511a3fb2bc568d576cf621
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\a4edaeb7c7dc1f7dc242bc95ac60e814
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\apps\prosetdx\winx64\drivers
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\apps\prosetdx\win10_x64\drivers
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro1000\winx64\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro1000\winx64\ndis64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\apps\prosetdx\winx64\drivers\legacy
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro1000\winx64\ndis63
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\apps\prosetdx\win10_x64\drivers\legacy
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\proxgb\winx64\ndis63

ThreatInfo has observed NicCo36.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong with 49.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 64.3%
Windows 7 26.8%
Windows XP 7.0%
Windows 8 1.3%
Windows 8.1 0.6%

The most common operating system signal for NicCo36.dll is Windows 10 with 64.3% 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.

NicCo36.dll is identified as pe for 64 systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows CUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000002000000
Entry Address: 0x00002cc0

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 24064 59041a84a61d3a5f11be7ab4029f762b
.data 1024 eb8eb73f328dc70df428cd35396cd3da
.pdata 1536 e6d3b78f62ec7861fd87830bdaf5fa62
.rsrc 1536 ae8d7248ac45c29294b142109f855be3
.reloc 512 917499187df7103b722e4fa3f23e8dcf

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.

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