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webshieldfilter.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a1fea2bad13dec52017dd45d3b8f678a
Latest seen 2023-06-15 23:32:25 (2 years ago)
First seen 2019-09-02 17:58:00 (6 years ago)
Size 74 KB
Publisher protected.net
Product WebShield
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2019-09-02 17:58:00 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-15 23:32:25 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: protected.net. Product metadata: WebShield.

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 WebShield. The reported company name is protected.net. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-15 23:32:25 (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: WebShield
Company Name: protected.net
MD5: a1fea2bad13dec52017dd45d3b8f678a
Size: 74 KB
First Published: 2019-09-02 17:58:00 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-15 23:32:25 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-15 23:32:25 (2 years 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\tdi
%programfiles%\scanguard\urldrv\tdi
%windir%\temp\av-4040-10-0\urldrv\tdi
%programfiles%\pcprotect\urldrv\tdi
%programfiles%\totalav\updates\totalav-5.5.83\urldrv\tdi
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_5_83\extracted\urldrv\tdi
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_5_83\package.zip\urldrv\tdi
%commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_5_83\prev\urldrv\tdi

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 50 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country United States
Share 22.2%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 22.2% 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 80.0%
Windows 7 15.0%
Windows 8.1 3.0%
Windows 8 1.0%
Windows Server 2016 1.0%

The most common operating system signal for webshieldfilter.sys is Windows 10 with 80.0% 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

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 0x00011064
Image base 0x0000000000010000

PE Sections:

Sections 6
Raw data 56832

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

.text 49152 bytes · 86.5% of section data
MD5 594a6a72db32f9b27534cf8411b2bc91
.rdata 2560 bytes · 4.5% of section data
MD5 c94e64b4cc2842605a720a33ebed3297
.data 512 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 043c46095689123e1f5be96c109c2f46
.pdata 1536 bytes · 2.7% of section data
MD5 238c56d0ab1b8c8b93198223eff2a1a2
INIT 2048 bytes · 3.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7acfbeefd483da960dd53e4f9bc9932a
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.8% of section data
MD5 8722f5a876c6566195d1a2e6221f3cd9

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 a1fea2bad13dec52017dd45d3b8f678a.
  • 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.