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PSBoot.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-09-10 19:34:12 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-06 23:26:52 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Panda Security, S.L.. Product metadata: Panda.
Signed by Panda Security S.L.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
PSBoot.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Panda. The reported company name is Panda Security, S.L.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-06 23:26:52 (2 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: | Panda |
| Company Name: | Panda Security, S.L. |
| MD5: | 1732bf263f4bcdae7ac668f0879b77fc |
| Size: | 50 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-09-10 19:34:12 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-01-06 23:26:52 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-01-06 23:26:52 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Panda Security S.L.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PSBoot.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:
| %programfiles%\telmex\seguridad internet\drivers |
| %programfiles%\telmex |
ThreatInfo has observed PSBoot.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 PSBoot.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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:
The most common operating system signal for PSBoot.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
PSBoot.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
0d3a77f57a750b59a087ce40679b5788
2f9b1d8fd88f05bbe8bc8af7febabdde
3cff69c5d2480ecf0c2f867c78a6a2d5
5198f6926bb0ed58b60079313727f815
40ad8ac481d503a0457c79302fbac1ee
886635702ca1dd317b0cda6d7ccf5faf
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.