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iastorafs.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-02-11 23:36:59 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2023-02-11 23:36:59 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Minifilter Driver.
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.
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
- Use the hash and metadata below to verify the exact file identity.
- Review publisher, signature, paths, and PE details for inconsistencies.
- Run a local scan if the file appears unexpectedly or starts with Windows.
File context
iastorafs.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Optane(TM) Memory Minifilter Driver. The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-02-11 23:36:59 (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) Optane(TM) Memory Minifilter Driver |
| Company Name: | Intel Corporation |
| MD5: | 35303897bf207b317e870daf2046e432 |
| Size: | 72 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-02-11 23:36:59 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-02-11 23:36:59 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-02-11 23:36:59 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on iastorafs.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% |
ThreatInfo has observed iastorafs.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.
Geography:
1 observed countriesThe strongest geographic signal for this file is United States 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 iastorafs.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
iastorafs.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.
c196b6ea58b7951e372508e26e25beb3
fa4ec357fd840789a54ebe2994051ce9
4371e275ce7182f2c34cd2081edb4dd2
55a5e12a28b87ae06e73045e76147d9b
45fb0d9986ef9156602c3b7c51a12f3a
500012b9a35de61b9200fe1ff63e540b
5d4bf8e4f9c62b921647b44571649fba
3e5d5ba0ddbc8dabaed44666a530ef0a
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.