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pwftap.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 5a5927c254da9d76d66de866e21c1058
Latest seen 2023-10-17 23:19:39 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-10-06 18:40:54 (5 years ago)
Size 30 KB
Publisher The OpenVPN Project
Product TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver
Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-10-06 18:40:54 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-10-17 23:19:39 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenVPN Project. Product metadata: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver.

Digital signature

Signed by OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.. 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

pwftap.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver. The reported company name is The OpenVPN Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-10-17 23:19:39 (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: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver
Company Name: The OpenVPN Project
MD5: 5a5927c254da9d76d66de866e21c1058
Size: 30 KB
First Published: 2020-10-06 18:40:54 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-10-17 23:19:39 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-10-17 23:19:39 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on pwftap.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:

%appdata%\cyber privacy suite\cyber privacy suite 3.4.0\install\52d11b3\vpndrv
%programfiles%\cyber privacy suite\vpndrv
%appdata%\cyber privacy suite\cyber privacy suite 3.5.6\install\f67e2b4\vpndrv
%appdata%\cyber privacy suite\cyber privacy suite 4.1.4\install\ba47fbe\vpndrv

ThreatInfo has observed pwftap.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 pwftap.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Slovakia
Share 40.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Slovakia with 40.0% 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 pwftap.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

pwftap.sys is identified as pe for 32-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 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x000057df
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 24704

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

.text 19968 bytes · 80.8% of section data
MD5 acb81de60523b5bc654e26e61efe9d1d
.rdata 896 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 6a0a8964c531429a529194c722ea9977
.data 128 bytes · 0.5% of section data
MD5 3aeff21f9a4ceaee8a64ec71be51b320
INIT 1664 bytes · 6.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 84edd81eaf7b1f4985004e7399a7278c
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 0f4c8ee07b6059f1c00de5a85c7a11fb
.reloc 1024 bytes · 4.1% of section data
MD5 9883d915c5d202b7586174f3bc0883ad

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 5a5927c254da9d76d66de866e21c1058.
  • 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.