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windows driver foundation (wdf).exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Hijack.Explorer. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Hijack.Explorer
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 0278e791766e53223b7e30fd94a82f82
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Hijack.Explorer, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago).
Product metadata: Windows Driver Foundation (WDF).
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
windows driver foundation (wdf).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Windows Driver Foundation (WDF). The current detection status is Hijack.Explorer, based on the latest analysis from 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If windows driver foundation (wdf).exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Hijack.Explorer.
File Details
| Product Name: | Windows Driver Foundation (WDF) |
| MD5: | 0278e791766e53223b7e30fd94a82f82 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Hijack.Explorer (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-08-27 23:12:20 (2 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Common Places:
| %windir% |
ThreatInfo has observed windows driver foundation (wdf).exe 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 windows driver foundation (wdf).exe 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 Morocco 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 windows driver foundation (wdf).exe 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
windows driver foundation (wdf).exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. 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.
5c7214aef83cf3e35c8e4dfc2a6d8ba1
b9cce492c306bde58c08e9b7ba556eec
1cd6fc7571d5501c924fad7f1b5017aa
1f354d76203061bfdd5a53dae48d5435
2789a32803dbc108bf6d59a769f422fb
1be1bb97f7296074f0bba2f72603e397
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Hijack.Explorer
This report identifies windows driver foundation (wdf).exe by MD5 0278e791766e53223b7e30fd94a82f82. It is part of the Hijack report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.