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pskmad.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 1e989aa5bfc9ea8e097ffe51e31086d9
Latest seen 2024-01-06 23:21:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2021-07-26 20:26:10 (4 years ago)
Size 71 KB
Publisher Panda Security, S.L.
Product Panda Technologies
Signed by Panda Security S.L.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2021-07-26 20:26:10 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2024-01-06 23:21:48 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Panda Security, S.L.. Product metadata: Panda Technologies.

Digital signature

Signed by Panda Security S.L.;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

pskmad.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Panda Technologies. The reported company name is Panda Security, S.L.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-01-06 23:21:48 (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: Panda Technologies
Company Name: Panda Security, S.L.
MD5: 1e989aa5bfc9ea8e097ffe51e31086d9
Size: 71 KB
First Published: 2021-07-26 20:26:10 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-01-06 23:21:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-01-06 23:21:48 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Panda Security S.L.;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on pskmad.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%\telmex
%programfiles%\telmex\seguridad internet\drivers

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

Top country Mexico
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico 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 pskmad.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

pskmad.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 0x0000f064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 53760

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

.text 34304 bytes · 63.8% of section data
MD5 3003f3a31f8bbfbce53256c81a11f107
.rdata 3584 bytes · 6.7% of section data
MD5 8b12fb8c1985b9e563286db1e0b731ec
.data 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 49b358640e5a396d529a56e0af959800
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 a6accf8ee71e58fe25df7464db032376
PAGE 8192 bytes · 15.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 54763d1fda193235e309806e9086738a
INIT 3584 bytes · 6.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d13156f7e9091859409c04fd5af24097
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.9% of section data
MD5 e19e0a4110dfc13c9e31287e92a8f1a6
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 768c3cf3619e17e892eb4dddcbcc7dc7

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 1e989aa5bfc9ea8e097ffe51e31086d9.
  • 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.