GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
amdtools.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Suspicious Object. 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
- Suspicious Object
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-24 23:00:59 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- e13144de5f805a5fce9cd39b7a2889e4
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Suspicious Object, part of the Susp threat category.
Suspicious files with signals that require additional review before trust. Related Susp reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2022-08-08 23:20:35 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2026-03-24 23:00:59 (2 months ago).
Company metadata: Advanced Micro Devices. Product metadata: AMD Special Tools Driver.
Signed by Advanced Micro Devices Inc.;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 Susp category for related samples and common context.
File context
amdtools.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with AMD Special Tools Driver. The reported company name is Advanced Micro Devices. The current detection status is Suspicious Object, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-24 23:00:59 (2 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Susp reports for broader family-level investigation.
If amdtools.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 Suspicious Object.
File Details
| Product Name: | AMD Special Tools Driver |
| Company Name: | Advanced Micro Devices |
| MD5: | e13144de5f805a5fce9cd39b7a2889e4 |
| Size: | 52 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-08-08 23:20:35 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-24 23:00:59 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Suspicious Object (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-24 23:00:59 (2 months 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: | Advanced Micro Devices Inc.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on amdtools.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:
| %temp% |
ThreatInfo has observed amdtools.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 amdtools.sys across 9 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 27.3% 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 amdtools.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
amdtools.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.
cdf78f8adcddef17712be553a31f34f7
f5ed780144362949ace641b2764b4a65
c01b1fc4df265f765f0e0a742d45ce75
ec15b48ea022d27fd20bfecc5deb179b
c1549ee83bb2d89587aee22119cefc59
b89b9d73b1342d4188ec7a212259e646
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 Suspicious Object
This report identifies amdtools.sys by MD5 e13144de5f805a5fce9cd39b7a2889e4. It is part of the Susp 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.