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tap0901.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 432d9d823c4c26b6070c41bad4404ce4
Latest seen 2021-10-28 20:12:25 (4 years ago)
First seen 2017-07-09 14:09:39 (8 years ago)
Size 34 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 2017-07-09 14:09:39 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2021-10-28 20:12:25 (4 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.

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. 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

tap0901.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 2021-10-28 20:12:25 (4 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: 432d9d823c4c26b6070c41bad4404ce4
Size: 34 KB
First Published: 2017-07-09 14:09:39 (8 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-10-28 20:12:25 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-10-28 20:12:25 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: OpenVPN Technologies, Inc.
Status: Valid

The signature on tap0901.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%\wifi protector\openvpn\drivers
%programfiles%\wifi protector\openvpn
%programfiles%\elex-tech\yac
%appdata%\simplestar\simple malware protector\quarantine
%commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin\driver

ThreatInfo has observed tap0901.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:

2 observed names
tapwp01.sys tap0901.sys

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 tap0901.sys across 8 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Algeria
Share 21.4%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Algeria with 21.4% 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 42.9%
Windows 7 28.6%
Windows 8.1 28.6%

The most common operating system signal for tap0901.sys is Windows 10 with 42.9% 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

tap0901.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 4053c2813c5be88029c9be0e14253a48
.rdata 896 bytes · 3.6% of section data
MD5 ad6db78901499ba6c396bb035385f2e5
.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 df30584d41f2c428c74d358c1dc73a31
.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 432d9d823c4c26b6070c41bad4404ce4.
  • 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.