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SAntivirusKD.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 00c0fc14ac06d477ecc0ddd28165b1f1
Latest seen 2024-09-13 23:05:32 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-07-25 19:53:10 (5 years ago)
Size 81 KB
Publisher Digital Comm. Inc
Product Antivirus Driver
Signed by Digital Communications Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-07-25 19:53:10 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2024-09-13 23:05:32 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Digital Comm. Inc. Product metadata: Antivirus Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Digital Communications Inc;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

SAntivirusKD.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Antivirus Driver. The reported company name is Digital Comm. Inc. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-09-13 23:05:32 (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: Antivirus Driver
Company Name: Digital Comm. Inc
MD5: 00c0fc14ac06d477ecc0ddd28165b1f1
Size: 81 KB
First Published: 2020-07-25 19:53:10 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-09-13 23:05:32 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-09-13 23:05:32 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Digital Communications Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on SAntivirusKD.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%\digital communications
%commonappdata%\santivirus

ThreatInfo has observed SAntivirusKD.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.

Geography:

13 observed countries
39.1%
13.0%
8.7%
6.5%
6.5%
6.5%
4.3%
4.3%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%
2.2%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 39.1% 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 83.0%
Windows 7 12.8%
Windows 8 4.3%

The most common operating system signal for SAntivirusKD.sys is Windows 10 with 83.0% 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

SAntivirusKD.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 0x00010000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 54784

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

.text 38912 bytes · 71.0% of section data
MD5 26c6e96cf624cf6d77ac46ef8bc6c390
.rdata 4096 bytes · 7.5% of section data
MD5 5fd2c1a1498930652bcafa2da8720698
.data 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 aef0b14fb7a49dc9c813afafffaed943
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 6cdb3cc34b8865b408b6937685eff786
.gfids 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1cf2856b26691be80e10679aee1138e4
PAGE 3072 bytes · 5.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6ac16ccf12115972f4eeacce74afc62a
INIT 4096 bytes · 7.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 44bdf943b4e5a1c7ec72fa60913e0b4c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 39f04a7d10a409903ff21bc9c50599f5
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 22a9131294984c3f838312c44ce440e3

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 00c0fc14ac06d477ecc0ddd28165b1f1.
  • 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.