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stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).sys threat report

Detected as PUP.Gen File reputation report
MD5 b9657a0aff28c1cb114acc0cb93ee4bb
Latest seen 2026-01-10 23:00:55 (4 months ago)
First seen 2017-06-11 16:07:45 (8 years ago)
Size 50 KB
Publisher Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
Product Spyware Terminator 2012
Signed by Crawler, LLC

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Detection name
PUP.Gen
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-10 23:00:55 (4 months ago)
File hash
b9657a0aff28c1cb114acc0cb93ee4bb
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as PUP.Gen, part of the PUP threat category.

Category context

Potentially unwanted programs, bundlers, installers, and utilities with intrusive behavior. Related PUP reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2017-06-11 16:07:45 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2026-01-10 23:00:55 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. Product metadata: Spyware Terminator 2012.

Digital signature

Signed by Crawler, LLC. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Aliases

This hash has appeared under multiple file names, which can happen with repackaging, bundling, or deliberate renaming.

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. Review the PUP category for related samples and common context.

File context

stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Spyware Terminator 2012. The reported company name is Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. The current detection status is PUP.Gen, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-10 23:00:55 (4 months ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with PUP reports for broader family-level investigation.

If stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).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 PUP.Gen.

File Details

Product Name: Spyware Terminator 2012
Company Name: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
MD5: b9657a0aff28c1cb114acc0cb93ee4bb
Size: 50 KB
First Published: 2017-06-11 16:07:45 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-10 23:00:55 (4 months ago)
Status: PUP.Gen (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-10 23:00:55 (4 months ago)

Detection screenshot

stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).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.

Overview

Signed By: Crawler, LLC
Status: Valid

The signature on stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).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:

%system%\drivers
%sysdrive%\backsys\drivers
%programfiles%\spyware terminator\driver
%sysdrive%\windows.old.000\windows\system32\drivers
%sysdrive%\windows.old.000\program files (x86)\spyware terminator\driver
%programfiles%\spyware clear\driver
%sysdrive%\cce_quarantine
%system%
%programfiles%\spyware terminator
%sysdrive%

ThreatInfo has observed stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).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.

File Names:

7 observed names
stflt.sys {9F4D9C4D-DFF8-455B-AA6B-AAFFCB67E643} {097F3CCD-FC5D-4DAE-A720-5E44DAE62C46} stflt.sys.vir A0117174.sys stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).sys stflt.sys.quarantined

This hash has been seen with multiple file names. Alternate names can appear when software is updated, copied between folders, packed by an installer, or deliberately renamed to avoid recognition. Compare the exact MD5 above before assuming two names refer to the same file.

Geographic signal

Observed country distribution

ThreatInfo has seen stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).sys across 74 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Russian Federation
Share 11.5%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 11.5% 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 55.5%
Windows 7 35.0%
Windows 8.1 8.0%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows Vista 0.2%
Windows XP 0.1%

The most common operating system signal for stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).sys is Windows 10 with 55.5% 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

stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).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 0x00029268
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 41984

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

.text 25088 bytes · 59.8% of section data
MD5 3316c6bedb102df6f70f4a6d6d368fc3
.rdata 5632 bytes · 13.4% of section data
MD5 e805c845322293e567f0c60bbb56efd4
.data 2048 bytes · 4.9% of section data
MD5 ff00dd27fcf78cfb4a9c6598822a568f
.pdata 1024 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 3884502e5f1fdf9d78819eaa4e738bda
PAGE 3072 bytes · 7.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b163b655be93049a6f01689d8f02ce52
INIT 3584 bytes · 8.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b6ec0ce50f6c3a56f8891bb9ba0f20c4
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 2.4% of section data
MD5 54b8f624d97baeca958d4e084fe680fe
.reloc 512 bytes · 1.2% of section data
MD5 0615953c2882229c6dfc1a9e8fefc8c3

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

GridinSoft detects this file as PUP.Gen

This report identifies stflt (2018_05_09 09_38_27 UTC).sys by MD5 b9657a0aff28c1cb114acc0cb93ee4bb. It is part of the PUP report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with b9657a0aff28c1cb114acc0cb93ee4bb.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found. Use the PUP category to compare similar reports.