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WinDivert32.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.Gen (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.Gen (Heuristic)
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2025-06-12 23:00:56 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 61a17933110093a6d2a0a2b447886932
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Gen (Heuristic), part of the Adware threat category.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2024-09-25 23:03:55 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2025-06-12 23:00:56 (a year ago).
Company metadata: Basil. Product metadata: WinDivert 2.2 driver.
Signed by Ars Nova Systems;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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 Adware category for related samples and common context.
File context
WinDivert32.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with WinDivert 2.2 driver. The reported company name is Basil. The current detection status is Adware.Gen (Heuristic), based on the latest analysis from 2025-06-12 23:00:56 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WinDivert32.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.Gen (Heuristic).
File Details
| Product Name: | WinDivert 2.2 driver |
| Company Name: | Basil |
| MD5: | 61a17933110093a6d2a0a2b447886932 |
| Size: | 74 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-09-25 23:03:55 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-06-12 23:00:56 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Gen (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-06-12 23:00:56 (a year 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: | Ars Nova Systems;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on WinDivert32.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:
| %commonappdata% |
ThreatInfo has observed WinDivert32.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 WinDivert32.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is South Korea with 100.0% 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 WinDivert32.sys is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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
WinDivert32.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.
11ecdb9dcdbacf7aa83241faaad31bed
ce4beb429916fcc45d22ed32e921ceff
e1dfcc05a4243db8d74e93719fc944c8
9968f4babfd6cd9a720f1d28e83bc23f
7341094782be4fbb1d4d623c33e15735
f980906fc8822c440266ac5a8de2f651
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.Gen (Heuristic)
This report identifies WinDivert32.sys by MD5 61a17933110093a6d2a0a2b447886932. It is part of the Adware 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.