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SAntivirusKD.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 82d03310b1ce3a5c9bc9a99084cbebb2
Latest seen 2023-02-20 23:23:57 (3 years ago)
First seen 2020-01-16 08:08:41 (6 years ago)
Size 79 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 2020-01-16 08:08:41 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-20 23:23:57 (3 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 2023-02-20 23:23:57 (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: Antivirus Driver
Company Name: Digital Comm. Inc
MD5: 82d03310b1ce3a5c9bc9a99084cbebb2
Size: 79 KB
First Published: 2020-01-16 08:08:41 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-02-20 23:23:57 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-02-20 23:23:57 (3 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%
%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.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen SAntivirusKD.sys across 16 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country India
Share 17.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 17.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 7 67.0%
Windows 10 26.6%
Windows XP 2.1%
Windows 8.1 2.1%
Windows 8 2.1%

The most common operating system signal for SAntivirusKD.sys is Windows 7 with 67.0% 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 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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00011000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 60416

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

.text 29184 bytes · 48.3% of section data
MD5 33b49be2e584f94109794e4b584f5caf
.rdata 4096 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 56079b5bcd613256e6b177a5ab947930
.data 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 be12bb2149434d1a398a0a1c0a23b109
PAGE 17920 bytes · 29.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 ac8151ab9b344b7b4c7829a9f3e9f5a8
INIT 3584 bytes · 5.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0f309ca9a7508a665a39df6cfc130b74
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 1688bfda1735aa105b5dc7e5dc31e536
.reloc 4096 bytes · 6.8% of section data
MD5 c35fd80fed2395dd564830b3f6a527ec

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 82d03310b1ce3a5c9bc9a99084cbebb2.
  • 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.