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ProcObsrv.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-01-12 16:49:28 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- b41de4353f7c5e32117875516fb48d39
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2019-07-26 17:53:53 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 16:49:28 (5 years ago).
Company metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. Product metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver.
Signed by Atom Security OOO. 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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
ProcObsrv.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver. The reported company name is Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 16:49:28 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If ProcObsrv.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver |
| Company Name: | Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider |
| MD5: | b41de4353f7c5e32117875516fb48d39 |
| Size: | 17 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-07-26 17:53:53 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-01-12 16:49:28 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-01-12 16:49:28 (5 years ago) |
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: | Atom Security OOO |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ProcObsrv.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:
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed ProcObsrv.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 ProcObsrv.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Brazil with 66.7% 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 ProcObsrv.sys is Windows 7 with 66.7% 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
ProcObsrv.sys is identified as pe for 32-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.
4ff5f752f2562031bcc41ccfe431bbbb
1a7cdc665a87d20f2a03268d727dd21f
871d2cce060b25c3126d8755dddb73a6
de4d4e4bd6b37984cce108af80b94a6e
b243e702f9f550ed58f2e2fc3b7931c2
06056e08ae9cc3a293fe40d97c051b06
2cfa83187419faf445591d00ad148119
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 General Threat
This report identifies ProcObsrv.sys by MD5 b41de4353f7c5e32117875516fb48d39. It is part of the PUP 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.