netfilter2.sys threat report

MD5 a5baa0b2fd87f3d4b9335d2c6870cd04
Latest seen 2025-01-01 23:00:49 (a year ago)
First seen 2017-05-22 09:03:52 (8 years ago)
Size 53 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Vitruvian. 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
Adware.Vitruvian
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2025-01-01 23:00:49 (a year ago)
File hash
a5baa0b2fd87f3d4b9335d2c6870cd04
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Vitruvian.

Timeline

First seen 2017-05-22 09:03:52 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2025-01-01 23:00:49 (a year ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. Product metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Praetorian Technologies, LLC. 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. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

netfilter2.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver. The reported company name is Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. The current detection status is Adware.Vitruvian, based on the latest analysis from 2025-01-01 23:00:49 (a year ago).

If netfilter2.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 Adware.Vitruvian.

Product Name: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Company Name: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
MD5: a5baa0b2fd87f3d4b9335d2c6870cd04
Size: 53 KB
First Published: 2017-05-22 09:03:52 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2025-01-01 23:00:49 (a year ago)
Status: Adware.Vitruvian (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2025-01-01 23:00:49 (a year ago)
netfilter2.sys 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.

Signed By: Praetorian Technologies, LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on netfilter2.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.

%programfiles%\trackoff\netfilter\batchfiles\driver\wfp\windows7\std\amd64
%system%\drivers
%system%
%programfiles%\iolo technologies\system mechanic\privacyguardian\netfilter\batchfiles\driver\wfp\windows7\std

ThreatInfo has observed netfilter2.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 50.7% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 81.3%
Windows 10 18.7%

The most common operating system signal for netfilter2.sys is Windows 7 with 81.3% 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.

netfilter2.sys is identified as pe for 64 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 64
Image Base: 0x0000000000010000
Entry Address: 0x0000d064

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 36352 c457d4b57fffda3b74136a0eabfea66d
.rdata 2048 44c87272cd0660f3121da3eda4134ef1
.data 512 257543e3a55d031d7c9533164997f14e
.pdata 1536 9d9b47329ea9155a2496a7c87c03ab6a
INIT 3584 1ae2a21276c0a31bed130550ea04149d
.rsrc 1024 7bae51229c80a7e5f81e5f25fd035e0e

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.

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