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tasantiviruskd.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 a2796e6c1eba710c00efb4d4437ce501
Latest seen 2022-03-01 23:59:28 (4 years ago)
First seen 2022-03-01 23:59:05 (4 years ago)
Size 96 KB
Publisher DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
Product DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
Signed by Digital Communications Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2022-03-01 23:59:05 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2022-03-01 23:59:28 (4 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. Product metadata: DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Digital signature

Signed by Digital Communications Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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

tasantiviruskd.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. The reported company name is DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-03-01 23:59:28 (4 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: DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
Company Name: DlGlTAL COMMUNICATIONS INC
MD5: a2796e6c1eba710c00efb4d4437ce501
Size: 96 KB
First Published: 2022-03-01 23:59:05 (4 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-03-01 23:59:28 (4 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-03-01 23:59:28 (4 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Digital Communications Inc;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on tasantiviruskd.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%\digital communications
%commonappdata%\santivirus

ThreatInfo has observed tasantiviruskd.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 tasantiviruskd.sys across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Italy
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Italy 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:

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for tasantiviruskd.sys is Windows 7 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

tasantiviruskd.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.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x00012000
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 68608

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

.text 52736 bytes · 76.9% of section data
MD5 cf4a347b1f1d4de8007c3984034238ce
.rdata 2048 bytes · 3.0% of section data
MD5 b71e98df5709180b586f0b92cdfee758
.data 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 80bc8e742e46e39fcf11237e7fe2f035
PAGE 4608 bytes · 6.7% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b3dbe1b70ba6aeca541e8a3fe0a3b630
INIT 3584 bytes · 5.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 756c159814ad16216484944ef2d60734
.rsrc 1024 bytes · 1.5% of section data
MD5 431d5b0b80b4689c36bbfd30d12f58f3
.reloc 3584 bytes · 5.2% of section data
MD5 985082a1488076a090599ea1e8220c02

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 a2796e6c1eba710c00efb4d4437ce501.
  • 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.