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SWDUMon.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 47bbb6b2198357d6f8f9a180190f5779
Latest seen 2023-07-02 23:08:13 (2 years ago)
First seen 2017-10-05 11:04:58 (8 years ago)
Size 15 KB
Publisher SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
Product Driver Update
Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2017-10-05 11:04:58 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-02 23:08:13 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. Product metadata: Driver Update.

Digital signature

Signed by Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.. 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

SWDUMon.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver Update. The reported company name is SlimWare Utilities, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-02 23:08:13 (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: Driver Update
Company Name: SlimWare Utilities, Inc.
MD5: 47bbb6b2198357d6f8f9a180190f5779
Size: 15 KB
First Published: 2017-10-05 11:04:58 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-07-02 23:08:13 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-07-02 23:08:13 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Slimware Utilities Holdings, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on SWDUMon.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%\drivers
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate
%sysdrive%\windows.old\users\chuck\appdata\local\slimware utilities inc
%sysdrive%\windows.old\windows\system32
%sysdrive%\sm850\windows.old\users\chuck\appdata\local\slimware utilities inc
%sysdrive%\sm850\windows.old\windows\system32

ThreatInfo has observed SWDUMon.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 SWDUMon.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 77.8%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 77.8% 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 55.6%
Windows 7 44.4%

The most common operating system signal for SWDUMon.sys is Windows 10 with 55.6% 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

SWDUMon.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 0x00005008
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 7168

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

.text 3584 bytes · 50.0% of section data
MD5 ad0944990bdca004670b1d6ad7b6e4af
.rdata 512 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 c2742eef4dba1d8b62165675416dfbf3
.data 512 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 512 bytes · 7.1% of section data
MD5 dbcb5ea72bd9ad0300ec7533085cc735
INIT 1024 bytes · 14.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d3ebe4b576a00f4b2259fc9e9fb02dc9
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 14.3% of section data
MD5 a94961e2ce4288f9caa368accc721dcf

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 47bbb6b2198357d6f8f9a180190f5779.
  • 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.