GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ctac32k.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-06-19 23:18:22 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 357c534b38019b597f51c8bf7186c118
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat.
First seen 2022-12-29 23:50:03 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-19 23:18:22 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Creative Technology Ltd. Product metadata: Creative Audio Product.
Signed by Creative Labs Inc. 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.
File context
ctac32k.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Creative Audio Product. The reported company name is Creative Technology Ltd. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-19 23:18:22 (2 years ago).
If ctac32k.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 General Threat.
File Details
| Product Name: | Creative Audio Product |
| Company Name: | Creative Technology Ltd |
| MD5: | 357c534b38019b597f51c8bf7186c118 |
| Size: | 499 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-12-29 23:50:03 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-19 23:18:22 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-19 23:18:22 (2 years 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: | Creative Labs Inc |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on ctac32k.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%\creative\drivers\wdm\win2k_xp |
| %desktop%\слаботочка\drpsu11-final\drp\vista-7-x86\dp_sound_creative_wnt6-x86_1011.7z\d\3\s\cr10\vista\win2k_xp |
| %desktop%\слаботочка\drpsu11-final\drp\vista-7-x86\dp_sound_creative_wnt6-x86_1011.7z\d\3\s\cr3\wdm\win2k_xp |
| %windir%\temp\crf000\drivers\wdm\win2k_xp |
ThreatInfo has observed ctac32k.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 ctac32k.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 50.0% 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 ctac32k.sys is Windows 10 with 75.0% 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
ctac32k.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.
1ae3d733c83391729aa9e8d322b96bf5
9c59de6bc54a324e7a6a62fba8ecf31c
eb1cc7f2756f37a755d1f03557e0ff39
f1edb5c7b1bc4a49171de1f1beb29a16
3f21d19cbace3695af4738d856061c6f
d501075ea27198e711ce70e66700abd6
85dadf93257238bf3746f004cf73a505
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 General Threat
This report identifies ctac32k.sys by MD5 357c534b38019b597f51c8bf7186c118. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.