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WinDivert.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic). 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
- Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2022-03-18 23:08:20 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- a0d15d8727d0780c51628df46b7268b3
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic).
First seen 2017-05-24 20:03:03 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-18 23:08:20 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: Basil Projects. Product metadata: WinDivert driver.
Signed by Nemea Mjukvaruutveckling AB. The signature is not reported as trusted and valid, which can indicate tampering, repackaging, or copied publisher data.
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.
File context
WinDivert.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinDivert driver. The reported company name is Basil Projects. The current detection status is Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-18 23:08:20 (4 years ago).
If WinDivert.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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | WinDivert driver |
| Company Name: | Basil Projects |
| MD5: | a0d15d8727d0780c51628df46b7268b3 |
| Size: | 34 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 20:03:03 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-03-18 23:08:20 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-03-18 23:08:20 (4 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: | Nemea Mjukvaruutveckling AB |
| Status: | Invalid (digital signature could be stolen or file could be patched) |
The signature on WinDivert.sys is not reported as trusted and valid. Invalid or suspicious signature data can indicate tampering, repackaging, or an unrelated file using copied publisher information.
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin\driver\x64wdv |
| %programfiles%\kmspico |
| %localappdata%\temp |
| %temp% |
| %programfiles% |
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto\bin\driver |
| %profile%\downloads\kmspico 10.1.8 final + portable (office and windows 10 activator) [techtools]\kmspico 10.1.8 final + portable (office and windows 10 activator) [techtools.net] |
| %windir%\kmsautos\bin\driver |
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin\driver |
ThreatInfo has observed WinDivert.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 WinDivert.sys across 37 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 54.4% 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 WinDivert.sys is Windows 10 with 96.3% 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
WinDivert.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.
93d92e7d6043dfd9c02e17232473c6ef
01901408b8f809b5d4b8f08b229b5814
f5c27b7e9b8ab1a5ed4df48e551a32ea
ef7197c82175ff5c22286c052e23c432
cb586c3abdacaa7462beeefca02b49bc
067df7de8dca2604b96da9e927fb485f
91653462770c7d169dc7c4d31c8d13d7
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 Adware.DNSKeep (Heuristic)
This report identifies WinDivert.sys by MD5 a0d15d8727d0780c51628df46b7268b3. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.