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iastorac.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 4e32d92e1b66ab888ab08c4c62cb3e63
Latest seen 2023-04-14 23:57:51 (3 years ago)
First seen 2023-03-13 23:59:41 (3 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 2023-03-13 23:59:41 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-04-14 23:57:51 (3 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

iastorac.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 2023-04-14 23:57:51 (3 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: 4e32d92e1b66ab888ab08c4c62cb3e63
Size: 1 MB
First Published: 2023-03-13 23:59:41 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-04-14 23:57:51 (3 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-04-14 23:57:51 (3 years ago)

Overview

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

The signature on iastorac.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

ThreatInfo has observed iastorac.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 iastorac.sys across 6 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Switzerland
Share 33.3%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Switzerland with 33.3% 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 iastorac.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

iastorac.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 0x00be1000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 1326080

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

.text 1158656 bytes · 87.4% of section data
MD5 b9b61283a9924a991b6a27548702830b
.rdata 93184 bytes · 7.0% of section data
MD5 ee4432e7adc31a49a32fd115ffdedf5e
.data 5120 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 746b0e7b04fe3d3b05dbbaa4315f9b69
.pdata 57856 bytes · 4.4% of section data
MD5 ea4b971c4bd635f3c5823d2f1ec78af4
PAGE 1536 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 00f77ddb3d853c89090c9dcaba12794f
INIT 4096 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7b38c6a345da181d34215f1a93796e81
.rsrc 2560 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 e7f9f7675d40a40a33dc75830a5ccd45
.reloc 3072 bytes · 0.2% of section data
MD5 fe9bbec9a27e0475a20ac649510ad54f

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 4e32d92e1b66ab888ab08c4c62cb3e63.
  • 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.