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iaStorA.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5093328ae71169727d317c3f292a4f52
Latest seen 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago)
Size 1 MB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology driver
Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology driver .

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;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

iaStorA.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology driver . The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 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: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology driver
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 5093328ae71169727d317c3f292a4f52
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-07 23:08:50 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on iaStorA.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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

ThreatInfo has observed iaStorA.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 iaStorA.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country French Polynesia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is French Polynesia 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iaStorA.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

iaStorA.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 0x00572000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 9
Raw data 1448960

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

.text 979456 bytes · 67.6% of section data
MD5 b2722a4a60ad603e8075ff657381a62f
IPPCODE 333312 bytes · 23.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 6fe18fa5b40a01bd1c522c32973b6c59
.rdata 71168 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 80be2627a10394701fcba177f0c6a19a
.data 9216 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 19b0236fa70502320c4f30c2d2b2c97b
.pdata 45056 bytes · 3.1% of section data
MD5 ce1ed0bff1259aabf66a5768fcba3c41
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3b08cba82dcbe1b55f1edcd591407557
INIT 3584 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 13fc7494e68ca1eb1fafb46e1d24c2ff
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 76933c7b0100c843b248945bfa76a3ac
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 a4dc397f6fae953bbcd2c8db1cb87cff

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 5093328ae71169727d317c3f292a4f52.
  • 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.