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webshieldfilter.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2019-09-02 18:05:18 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-15 23:33:13 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: protected.net. Product metadata: WebShield.
Signed by Protected Antivirus Limited. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
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 23:33:13 (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: | bee2b7d2f7374ea66dc8cee954fad29f |
| Size: | 68 KB |
| First Published: | 2019-09-02 18:05:18 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-15 23:33:13 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-15 23:33:13 (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\prev\urldrv\tdi |
| %commonappdata%\totalav\updates\5_5_83\package.zip\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.
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:
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 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.
da7dd39202efcdd4eed35235bcb5fa93
04170399e4dc3e90ee2cbfa8d562de12
a3f3d60dcd4fe2a41c7f6f03b700d483
9feab4d8974272de335a2632bfbe4ae4
02636fcbb153de59334ef2128c25cdd8
f1b3d62e1241bc839bc6b7a12f6b3724
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.