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diskactmon.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as PUP.Gen. 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
- PUP.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-11-05 23:01:45 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 54a8860bf3b24f569afd65843f5360e7
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.
Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-25 16:08:09 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-11-05 23:01:45 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. Product metadata: 魔方电脑大师磁盘监控驱动.
Signed by Qingdao Ruanmei Network Technology Co.,Ltd.. 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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.
File context
diskactmon.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with 魔方电脑大师磁盘监控驱动. The reported company name is Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2024-11-05 23:01:45 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.
If diskactmon.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 PUP.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | 魔方电脑大师磁盘监控驱动 |
| Company Name: | Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider |
| MD5: | 54a8860bf3b24f569afd65843f5360e7 |
| Size: | 18 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-25 16:08:09 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-11-05 23:01:45 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | PUP.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-11-05 23:01:45 (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: | Qingdao Ruanmei Network Technology Co.,Ltd. |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on diskactmon.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:
| %system%\drivers |
| %system% |
ThreatInfo has observed diskactmon.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 diskactmon.sys across 10 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is China with 42.0% 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 diskactmon.sys is Windows 10 with 58.0% 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
diskactmon.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
e2529f122f5ce2283d94129cc62bfbaa
019bcbda2a443164344d1908038ac88e
043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
3b82f1786d992df41b0734dbad1e97d8
99cd0213038fab205ecd577042c69b11
62bf96b72e889c0ac0e0a8ad9432cecb
cd6e69534e5c3058d5cf80e5d5e5581c
b001172b36bf26241ddb06139c505dea
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 PUP.Gen
This report identifies diskactmon.sys by MD5 54a8860bf3b24f569afd65843f5360e7. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.