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tap0901.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 f49967c396969b71c3a72537db03a68b
Latest seen 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (2 years ago)
First seen 2020-04-11 10:19:11 (6 years ago)
Size 22 KB
Publisher The OpenVPN Project
Product TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0)

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-04-11 10:19:11 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: The OpenVPN Project. Product metadata: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0).

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 (NDIS 6.0). The reported company name is The OpenVPN Project. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (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: TAP-Windows Virtual Network Driver (NDIS 6.0)
Company Name: The OpenVPN Project
MD5: f49967c396969b71c3a72537db03a68b
Size: 22 KB
First Published: 2020-04-11 10:19:11 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2024-03-26 23:06:48 (2 years ago)

Common Places:

%programfiles%\intervpn\intervpn\tap-windows
%commonappdata%\kmsautos\bin\driver
%programfiles%\turbovpn\services\openvpn\driver
%programfiles%\innovative solutions\orange defender antivirus\tap-windows

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.

Geography:

6 observed countries
44.4%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%
11.1%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Thailand with 44.4% 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 77.8%
Windows 7 11.1%
Windows 8.1 11.1%

The most common operating system signal for tap0901.sys is Windows 10 with 77.8% 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 0x0000813a
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 22016

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

.text 12800 bytes · 58.1% of section data
MD5 e00bc43a7bfeb6f276e79cc6f281e67a
.rdata 1536 bytes · 7.0% of section data
MD5 a36882770a8fdeac2f67f71dcb191ee0
.data 512 bytes · 2.3% of section data
MD5 580f3116d9c3cc04f2c4547837c2e44c
PAGE 3072 bytes · 14.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8621839a2c0e1630114b30e92755f870
INIT 2048 bytes · 9.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b87c3761ed5fc03503e9d1d990c15772
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 f3fd1e50308a45d663b0b963645ff9aa
.reloc 1024 bytes · 4.7% of section data
MD5 27083069fa75ef0dcb3b313730bde0c8

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 f49967c396969b71c3a72537db03a68b.
  • 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.