GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
hardware64.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Rootkit.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
- Rootkit.Gen
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-11-09 21:58:10 (4 years ago)
- File hash
- 64185582ccd65406b276d2d04275434c
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Rootkit.Gen, part of the Rootkit threat category.
Low-level components designed to hide activity, persistence, or system changes. Related Rootkit reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2021-11-09 21:42:44 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-09 21:58:10 (4 years ago).
Signed by 上海域联软件技术有限公司. 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 Rootkit category for related samples and common context.
File context
hardware64.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Rootkit.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-09 21:58:10 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Rootkit reports for broader family-level investigation.
If hardware64.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 Rootkit.Gen.
File Details
| MD5: | 64185582ccd65406b276d2d04275434c |
| Size: | 24 KB |
| First Published: | 2021-11-09 21:42:44 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-09 21:58:10 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Rootkit.Gen (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-09 21:58:10 (4 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: | 上海域联软件技术有限公司 |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on hardware64.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed hardware64.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 hardware64.sys across 1 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 100.0% 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 hardware64.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
hardware64.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.
2492942aaf57e3f58183e56ae2b18b54
a1e97c9b313529e879e2aa37dca4cc44
5177cc7eb86e88dc3b464990cf9b9bae
c65e83ab305e2944294829761dede5c3
5104e1c1ddca6229e32c19cb4a852e4f
e5b7e999a148172b9e4290d9e8448b38
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 Rootkit.Gen
This report identifies hardware64.sys by MD5 64185582ccd65406b276d2d04275434c. It is part of the Rootkit 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.