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webshieldfilter.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 36a5f7f6601d2427426588ffd415ea89
Latest seen 2026-05-13 20:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
First seen 2020-06-27 18:43:26 (5 years ago)
Size 84 KB
Publisher Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
Product Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-06-27 18:43:26 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2026-05-13 20:01:04 (2 weeks ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. Product metadata: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver.

Digital signature

Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited. 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

webshieldfilter.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver. The reported company name is Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-13 20:01:04 (2 weeks 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: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK driver
Company Name: Windows (R) Win 7 DDK provider
MD5: 36a5f7f6601d2427426588ffd415ea89
Size: 84 KB
First Published: 2020-06-27 18:43:26 (5 years ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-13 20:01:04 (2 weeks ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-13 20:01:04 (2 weeks ago)

Overview

Signed By: Protected Antivirus Limited
Status: Valid

The signature on webshieldfilter.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%\totalav\urldrv\wfp\windows7
%system%
%programfiles%\totalav\urldrv\wfp\win7
%temp%\totalav.7z\urldrv\wfp\windows7
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-1034020555-3035013232-706222776-1001\$r2fiyqc\wfp\windows7
%sysdrive%\$recycle.bin\s-1-5-21-467109341-1608632193-1278219938-1001\$r076ixc\wfp\win7
%sysdrive%\adwcleaner\quarantine\v1\20200622.185327\1\totalav\urldrv\wfp\windows7
%programfiles%\pcprotect\urldrv\wfp\win7
%programfiles%\scanguard\urldrv\wfp\win7
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_15_69\extracted\urldrv\wfp\win7

ThreatInfo has observed webshieldfilter.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 webshieldfilter.sys across 84 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 11.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 11.0% 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 80.4%
Windows 7 15.7%
Windows 8.1 2.4%
Windows Server 2012 R2 0.6%
Windows Vista 0.3%
Windows Server 2008 R2 0.3%
Windows Embedded 8.1 0.2%

The most common operating system signal for webshieldfilter.sys is Windows 10 with 80.4% 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

webshieldfilter.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 0x00013064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 67584

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

.text 54784 bytes · 81.1% of section data
MD5 6a80fbacecf93e1c9bd6d13291744879
.rdata 3072 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 c2e2352538b339de3e24e6db217c56cb
.data 2048 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 c5299b90a695508ac825b342337a26a4
.pdata 2048 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 04c6d387ca9af5fc3a6577d10a968f73
INIT 4096 bytes · 6.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 4dfd57bcee4907448f42f964ac9541f7
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 04de76e254a78965b29a2ed31e971734
.reloc 512 bytes · 0.8% of section data
MD5 476c12cf0fa8f87e221a0c886fd35eee

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 36a5f7f6601d2427426588ffd415ea89.
  • 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.