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aqnic650.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ef32f8e9b6d4b45f27a6d44a839520c4
Latest seen 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago)
Size 229 KB
Publisher Marvell Semiconductor Inc.
Product Marvell AQtion Network Adapter
Signed by Marvell Semiconductor Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Marvell Semiconductor Inc.. Product metadata: Marvell AQtion Network Adapter.

Digital signature

Signed by Marvell Semiconductor Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

aqnic650.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Marvell AQtion Network Adapter. The reported company name is Marvell Semiconductor Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 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: Marvell AQtion Network Adapter
Company Name: Marvell Semiconductor Inc.
MD5: ef32f8e9b6d4b45f27a6d44a839520c4
Size: 229 KB
First Published: 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-15 23:26:32 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Marvell Semiconductor Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on aqnic650.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:

%sysdrive%\700 series-2022.09.01\network\aquantia\x64

ThreatInfo has observed aqnic650.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 aqnic650.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Netherlands
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Netherlands 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for aqnic650.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

aqnic650.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 0x000341f0
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 215040

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

.text 168448 bytes · 78.3% of section data
MD5 f182df05593de3ce37572c8e6c85eef1
.rdata 12288 bytes · 5.7% of section data
MD5 9deac504514f2c84fa24bbf763ee4eb4
.data 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 34aca4b29f2c7d0e00d1d37bfd07560e
.pdata 7680 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 d33032b575d03d38022314cc9a89060e
PAGE 11264 bytes · 5.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fb7d27e19bebfbc7c77804cda0128fc2
INIT 3584 bytes · 1.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 353ff135341a7bcfe10fa843339b371c
.rsrc 9728 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 24291c71bac1291ff9deefa74eb92c68
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 d1c59b9feceaca3f46679300c3dab62f

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 ef32f8e9b6d4b45f27a6d44a839520c4.
  • 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.