e1kmsg.dll file report

MD5 c4f70145ad24c32f4ff92c0544cbb0cd
Latest seen 2021-01-12 04:14:17 (5 years ago)
First seen 2017-08-14 14:09:31 (8 years ago)
Size 71 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product e1kmsg.dll
Signed by Intel Corporation

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

Latest status is clean for this hash.

Timeline

First seen 2017-08-14 14:09:31 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-12 04:14:17 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: e1kmsg.dll.

Digital signature

Signed by Intel Corporation. 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.

e1kmsg.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with e1kmsg.dll. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Clean, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-12 04:14:17 (5 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.

Product Name: e1kmsg.dll
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: c4f70145ad24c32f4ff92c0544cbb0cd
Size: 71 KB
First Published: 2017-08-14 14:09:31 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-12 04:14:17 (5 years ago)
Status: Clean (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-12 04:14:17 (5 years ago)
Signed By: Intel Corporation
Status: Valid

The signature on e1kmsg.dll 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.

%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro1000\winx64\ndis62
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro1000\winx64\ndis63
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\c5c2e9d7c5c9d0c9e3e1fb218cd181ae\pro1000\winx64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\589eb3c165aa73ce793263562edf92f3\pro1000\winx64
%appdata%\uniblue\driverscanner\drivers\-20613991
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20190108t223805975270\pci
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\589eb3c165aa73ce793263562edf92f3\pro1000\winx64
%programfiles%\drivertoolkit\download\589eb3c165aa73ce793263562edf92f3\pro1000\winx64
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\slimdrivers\backups\20180529t120423316930\pci
%localappdata%\slimware utilities inc\driverupdate\backups\20200523t124504881\pci

ThreatInfo has observed e1kmsg.dll 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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Hong Kong with 50.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 58.3%
Windows 7 41.7%

The most common operating system signal for e1kmsg.dll is Windows 10 with 58.3% 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.

e1kmsg.dll is identified as pe for 32 systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base:
Entry Address:

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.rsrc 57344 885b6518eb02898110b451c0f597c0de
.reloc 4096 3808644f11ba1ee3cb2b6326fcd2e01a

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.

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