GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ptun0901.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Tools used to bypass protections, alter software behavior, or enable unauthorized access. Related Hack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-24 20:03:02 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-11-28 21:14:01 (4 years ago).
Company metadata: The OpenVPN Project. Product metadata: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0).
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
ptun0901.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0). The reported company name is The OpenVPN Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-11-28 21:14:01 (4 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hack reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0) |
| Company Name: | The OpenVPN Project |
| MD5: | d8eb393983b644879de0546122cc16df |
| Size: | 26 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-24 20:03:02 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-11-28 21:14:01 (4 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-11-28 21:14:01 (4 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin\driver\x64tap1 |
| %commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin\driver |
| %commonappdata%\kmsauto\bin\driver |
ThreatInfo has observed ptun0901.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 ptun0901.sys across 18 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Mexico with 18.5% 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 ptun0901.sys is Windows 10 with 96.4% 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
ptun0901.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.
6c873c169c4541db45949c84511ca4a0
1918fb56ea05945a90d587f8340dfafe
0266f0dc44e1780d2c6742a6b34d82ba
b2daeec2becca721dab4362f4ba68918
e667d18840943051ed6a0670c1e56e65
5497dfdab3fcaf540059d738793e41e1
b5fef87da5688138573506edc6e860bc
aca6ade77d91ca2829be6cb9b6639501
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.