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netprotection_network_filter.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 780c61f66878d1d2c4ef36b5adce034c
Latest seen 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:18 (4 months ago)
Size 116 KB
Publisher Avira Operations GmbH
Product Avira Product Family
Signed by Avira Operations GmbH;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2026-01-21 23:01:18 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Avira Operations GmbH. Product metadata: Avira Product Family.

Digital signature

Signed by Avira Operations GmbH;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

netprotection_network_filter.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Avira Product Family. The reported company name is Avira Operations GmbH. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks 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: Avira Product Family
Company Name: Avira Operations GmbH
MD5: 780c61f66878d1d2c4ef36b5adce034c
Size: 116 KB
First Published: 2026-01-21 23:01:18 (4 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 17:00:59 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Avira Operations GmbH;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on netprotection_network_filter.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:

%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\drivers
%programfiles%\totalav\endpoint protection sdk\updatebackup\drivers

ThreatInfo has observed netprotection_network_filter.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 netprotection_network_filter.sys across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 61.1%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 61.1% 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 netprotection_network_filter.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

netprotection_network_filter.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 0x00018000
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 91648

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

.text 64512 bytes · 70.4% of section data
MD5 3bdf50cce921f6707107ffef07e9b74d
.rdata 7168 bytes · 7.8% of section data
MD5 d4366d6e495b083370290c7095760ecb
.data 2560 bytes · 2.8% of section data
MD5 1bc93a8e2c166d53d58daf8970c8a8f1
.pdata 3072 bytes · 3.4% of section data
MD5 8a3f933cca16794775bb78cc0e0137b2
PAGE 7680 bytes · 8.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 3bba5d86295677a38c53b6cc1a9e6bd7
INIT 4608 bytes · 5.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e05d524b8bddd50272f746a7781cdb0e
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 4e81b733bbf554c4dcb598c46139d9b8
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.6% of section data
MD5 ae9b24f31aaab2f079b8c1e283e04d36

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 780c61f66878d1d2c4ef36b5adce034c.
  • 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.