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WinDivert64.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 23:00:55 (a year ago)
- File hash
- 3216155aa3b230ea8db7d0fb27101713
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 23:00:55 (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
WinDivert64.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 23:00:55 (a year ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
If WinDivert64.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: | 3216155aa3b230ea8db7d0fb27101713 |
| Size: | 88 KB |
| First Published: | 2024-09-25 23:03:55 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2025-06-12 23:00:55 (a year ago) |
| Status: | Adware.Gen (Heuristic) (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2025-06-12 23:00:55 (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 WinDivert64.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 WinDivert64.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 WinDivert64.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 WinDivert64.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
WinDivert64.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.
2d30d279fbf35ee150c93bafe66d73d2
4bf18da5c1533d1ca108bd291eceabe2
2a872a842a1329249b0cc5db51f2354f
12dd55c0009ea5c3d9f3a64afc389581
1cf2856b26691be80e10679aee1138e4
0c3796b7a9e5b4210d078ee5e46c09a2
d6d60385e035edc4a9a7a1ea237d7da6
0a9277f59973ddf571f43eddbf92b26b
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 WinDivert64.sys by MD5 3216155aa3b230ea8db7d0fb27101713. 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.