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expressvpn-tun.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 ee0e1a5d9af83750bcd74dc3a44e48a1
Latest seen 2022-03-02 23:56:54 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-02-28 23:15:32 (4 years ago)
Size 45 KB
Publisher ExpressVPN
Product ExpressVPN Wintun Driver
Signed by Express VPN International Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-02-28 23:15:32 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-02 23:56:54 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: ExpressVPN. Product metadata: ExpressVPN Wintun Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Express VPN International Ltd.;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

expressvpn-tun.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with ExpressVPN Wintun Driver. The reported company name is ExpressVPN. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-02 23:56:54 (4 years 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: ExpressVPN Wintun Driver
Company Name: ExpressVPN
MD5: ee0e1a5d9af83750bcd74dc3a44e48a1
Size: 45 KB
First Published: 2022-02-28 23:15:32 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-02 23:56:54 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-02 23:56:54 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Express VPN International Ltd.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on expressvpn-tun.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%
%system%\driverstore\filerepository
%programfiles%\expressvpn\wintun\driver

ThreatInfo has observed expressvpn-tun.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 expressvpn-tun.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country France
Share 75.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is France with 75.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

OS Version:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for expressvpn-tun.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

expressvpn-tun.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 0x00007000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 19968

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

.text 10752 bytes · 53.8% of section data
MD5 23006ff41a0d5dbdeba71eb8128555e7
.rdata 3072 bytes · 15.4% of section data
MD5 5e1270297b2b83758274503d680ff319
.data 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 3ea4a72174922fcf505291a4bfc9efda
.pdata 1024 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 36d6b662f90eb62556e06cd23db9fc2e
INIT 3072 bytes · 15.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 abb12ea26b2500150c90e8b402f834b0
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 5.1% of section data
MD5 33747cb7aef886dbda912ae325444b35
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 2d29ef8519f6ff8be01bbe3327061c7c

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 ee0e1a5d9af83750bcd74dc3a44e48a1.
  • 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.