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avkmgr.sys file report

Clean record File reputation report
MD5 f6eab99872dfc9e6d45c3721e14625d4
Latest seen 2023-04-09 23:49:43 (3 years ago)
First seen 2018-03-28 13:05:37 (8 years ago)
Size 26 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Product Avira Product Family
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2018-03-28 13:05:37 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-09 23:49:43 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. Product metadata: Avira Product Family.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. 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. Confirm the hash and publisher match the expected software.
  2. Review the observed locations and signature information below.
  3. Rescan if the file was downloaded from an unknown source or appears in an unusual path.

File context

avkmgr.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Product Family. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2023-04-09 23:49:43 (3 years ago).

This record is currently marked as clean, but file reputation can depend on the exact path, hash, and source. Compare the MD5 and publisher data below with the file on your system.

File Details

Product Name: Avira Product Family
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
MD5: f6eab99872dfc9e6d45c3721e14625d4
Size: 26 KB
First Published: 2018-03-28 13:05:37 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-09 23:49:43 (3 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-09 23:49:43 (3 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH @amp; Co. KG
Status: Valid

The signature on avkmgr.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:

%programfiles%\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\pcprotect\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\scanguard\savapi\on_access\win64
%sysdrive%\programmi\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64
%programfiles%\totalav\updates\savapi 3.0.0\on_access\win64
%sysdrive%\archivos de programa\totalav\savapi\on_access\win64

ThreatInfo has observed avkmgr.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 avkmgr.sys across 68 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 21.9%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 21.9% 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 77.0%
Windows 7 16.1%
Windows 8.1 4.7%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows XP 0.5%
Windows Vista 0.4%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.2%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.1%
Windows Server 2016 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for avkmgr.sys is Windows 10 with 77.0% 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

avkmgr.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 0x00008064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 17920

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

.text 4096 bytes · 22.9% of section data
MD5 9c676daa9608ea443caded3123697a60
.rdata 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 52040ba786f1dc398be69f60ee93b390
.data 10240 bytes · 57.1% of section data
MD5 f13c3f5356fbad81195aefec938a459a
.pdata 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 570e97e27d288c5742209f19297df38c
.edata 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 bb7fddfce93d5b7b72b75b331193a1c7
INIT 512 bytes · 2.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 804dac474ae04c3b19c74fbb7b596b47
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 8.6% of section data
MD5 8ede9e166629fb9790dc3d780d8bd2aa

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 hash is currently recorded as clean

Use the MD5, publisher, signature, and observed paths in this report to verify that the file on your device is the same copy described here.

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 f6eab99872dfc9e6d45c3721e14625d4.
  • 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.