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athr.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 3215c388bb0a8afb6a62794bd032e8c4
Latest seen 2023-06-09 23:59:10 (2 years ago)
First seen 2018-09-10 23:12:24 (7 years ago)
Size 3 MB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2018-09-10 23:12:24 (7 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-09 23:59:10 (2 years ago).

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.

athr.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Driver for Qualcomm Atheros CB42/CB43/MB42/MB43 Network Adapter. The reported company name is Qualcomm Atheros Communications, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-09 23:59:10 (2 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.

Product Name: Driver for Qualcomm Atheros CB42/CB43/MB42/MB43 Network Adapter
Company Name: Qualcomm Atheros Communications, Inc.
MD5: 3215c388bb0a8afb6a62794bd032e8c4
Size: 3 MB
First Published: 2018-09-10 23:12:24 (7 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-09 23:59:10 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-09 23:59:10 (2 years ago)
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\a2c1ad2555eb836ea8eeae089931048f\wlan_atheros_10.0.0.303\drivers
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190918t203404129415\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190918t203657268538\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20191215t100359178455\pci
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\9d955ee67659645a697aa93563d102a7\drivers\production\windows7-x86

ThreatInfo has observed athr.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.

Windows 7 80.0%
Windows 10 20.0%

The most common operating system signal for athr.sys is Windows 7 with 80.0% 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.

athr.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0033003e
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 3309568

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

.text 2389504 bytes · 72.2% of section data
MD5 a927a77a559fc68bbf05b7bea50c6c6b
.rdata 741376 bytes · 22.4% of section data
MD5 05d7df786b0878d5ffea8aa02085c7da
.data 90624 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 49a60cd0d4340de6c88b3922fa6e8b5e
INIT 4608 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 38a6c822bdebda1a069206bb06e128dc
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 0.0% of section data
MD5 7b6404f439af877d8a59a3eed44ecd34
.reloc 81920 bytes · 2.5% of section data
MD5 ad424cba398b287fbd05acf96395214c

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 3215c388bb0a8afb6a62794bd032e8c4.
  • 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.