GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
usbaapl.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2026-01-12 23:07:22 (4 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-12 23:07:22 (4 months ago).
Company metadata: Apple, Inc.. Product metadata: Apple Mobile Device USB Driver.
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
usbaapl.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Apple Mobile Device USB Driver. The reported company name is Apple, Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-12 23:07:22 (4 months 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: | Apple Mobile Device USB Driver |
| Company Name: | Apple, Inc. |
| MD5: | a176718f0df45f60f545cf3e14f4d108 |
| Size: | 44 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-01-12 23:07:22 (4 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-01-12 23:07:22 (4 months ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-01-12 23:07:22 (4 months ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\airmagnet inc\airmagnet laptop\styles\aiseesoft studio\aiseesoft iphone unlocker\drivers |
ThreatInfo has observed usbaapl.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 usbaapl.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 100.0% 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 usbaapl.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
usbaapl.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.
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
b392c16a62e84537349a4c2a5e12fe07
aae2ca5213897ff332899e2ab5b1b8ba
6f79dff2d46acd6032c42a62e5a3c070
3f6b45ff93085a0aa2f1ba094ea0abc5
90a8c67fab1f4c05f219d9addeed80a1
bf6338b74b70a25508b4152622299858
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.