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bddci.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 7e8d2dd117579f79f574f8f410364f42
Latest seen 2026-02-13 23:01:45 (3 months ago)
First seen 2020-09-14 22:15:55 (5 years ago)
Size 358 KB
Publisher Bitdefender
Product Bitdefender BDDCI
Signed by Bitdefender SRL;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-09-14 22:15:55 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-02-13 23:01:45 (3 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Bitdefender. Product metadata: Bitdefender BDDCI.

Digital signature

Signed by Bitdefender SRL;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

bddci.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Bitdefender BDDCI. The reported company name is Bitdefender. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-02-13 23:01:45 (3 months 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: Bitdefender BDDCI
Company Name: Bitdefender
MD5: 7e8d2dd117579f79f574f8f410364f42
Size: 358 KB
First Published: 2020-09-14 22:15:55 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-02-13 23:01:45 (3 months ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-02-13 23:01:45 (3 months ago)

Overview

Signed By: Bitdefender SRL;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on bddci.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%\lavasoft\web companion\service

ThreatInfo has observed bddci.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 bddci.sys across 88 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 8.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany with 8.2% 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 92.1%
Windows 7 6.3%
Windows 8.1 1.0%
Windows 8 0.4%
Windows Vista 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for bddci.sys is Windows 10 with 92.1% 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

bddci.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 0x0003e800
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 335872

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

.text 290304 bytes · 86.4% of section data
MD5 16dedc2bcca67bd0c921404ba103e5d1
PAGE 8704 bytes · 2.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 c03d2f8eb7798eee26501757ac4aa5c3
.rdata 20992 bytes · 6.3% of section data
MD5 1b7371cdecb8026d4105fc4738ce7a0c
.data 1536 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 1b70d1dab161e792a7fbb96b29a1a59d
.pdata 11776 bytes · 3.5% of section data
MD5 6047c4f5dbd86fb8873c61ef3b0c0aba
INIT 512 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 849c7d8ed60dd2e127e9d578031b9e75
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 1a1d593744c5c053c96c811f2ae205ad
.reloc 1024 bytes · 0.3% of section data
MD5 dbd8cb3efb65ee0fd4384e903b326b3b

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 7e8d2dd117579f79f574f8f410364f42.
  • 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.