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iaStorF.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 0bf7b729719c19ac6ba51f80708d780b
Latest seen 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago)
First seen 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago)
Size 39 KB
Publisher Intel Corporation
Product Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Filter driver
Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Intel Corporation. Product metadata: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Filter driver .

Digital signature

Signed by Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;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

iaStorF.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Filter driver . The reported company name is Intel Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (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: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology Filter driver
Company Name: Intel Corporation
MD5: 0bf7b729719c19ac6ba51f80708d780b
Size: 39 KB
First Published: 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago)
Latest Published: 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2023-06-07 23:10:46 (2 years ago)

Overview

Signed By: Intel(R) Rapid Storage Technology;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher
Status: Valid

The signature on iaStorF.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:

%commonappdata%\outbyte\driver updater\2.x\temp

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

Top country French Polynesia
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is French Polynesia 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 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for iaStorF.sys 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

iaStorF.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 0x0000811c
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 8
Raw data 19456

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

.text 9216 bytes · 47.4% of section data
MD5 7f193a87a6a04d74643a0b25df38de2c
.rdata 1536 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 7e759940d17f37d6b72a926c5c654adc
.data 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 8713e5b8b6b5d1526f2acd9f7f926508
.pdata 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 a15dccd7ae645fcef9a01a18011f07e7
PAGE 3584 bytes · 18.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1b9f32e861b8e191de79e6833b567ca8
INIT 2048 bytes · 10.5% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7e8db4d80d54d5eb8b749d88c3612b17
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 7.9% of section data
MD5 662f79b5b53b89f9ca9802964628fb52
.reloc 512 bytes · 2.6% of section data
MD5 459817db2248dcca590d3e2d60240a6d

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 0bf7b729719c19ac6ba51f80708d780b.
  • 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.