GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
driver-x64.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.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
- Trojan.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-05-16 07:00:31 (2 days ago)
- File hash
- 8dc9504fb5eda1a354971bacffe61ccc
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Gen.
First seen 2020-08-25 05:31:08 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-16 07:00:31 (2 days ago).
Product metadata: EVGA Low-Level Driver.
Signed by EVGA Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
driver-x64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with EVGA Low-Level Driver. The current detection status is Trojan.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-16 07:00:31 (2 days ago).
If driver-x64.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 Trojan.Gen.
File Details
| Product Name: | EVGA Low-Level Driver |
| MD5: | 8dc9504fb5eda1a354971bacffe61ccc |
| Size: | 38 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-08-25 05:31:08 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-05-16 07:00:31 (2 days ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-05-16 07:00:31 (2 days 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: | EVGA Corp.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on driver-x64.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%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common |
| %programfiles%\evga |
| %sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common |
| %programfiles%\steam\steamapps\common |
| %programfiles%\evga\precision x1 |
| %sysdrive%\steam\steamapps\common\evga precisionx |
| %sysdrive%\steamlibrary\steamapps\common\evga precisionx |
ThreatInfo has observed driver-x64.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 driver-x64.sys across 24 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 39.8% 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 driver-x64.sys is Windows 10 with 100.0% 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
driver-x64.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.
ad8be5470b1134d238df786a98f19597
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a6aa18804710e5e1b069e478cd7f9032
85ac32f1cdccbebf9648fe2a70add53b
81efaa75f4d3d6d811dfded49d3ea166
1c1510452b4887dc60984909ddff1f8f
12c2038a58251150895d1ffaa61dac68
2664d295ffde909f3a6ac35707297aec
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 Trojan.Gen
This report identifies driver-x64.sys by MD5 8dc9504fb5eda1a354971bacffe61ccc. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.