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UserSSCtrl.exe file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2022-05-20 23:31:57 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-06-12 23:12:22 (3 years ago).
Company metadata: Lenovo Group Ltd.. Product metadata: Lenovo Intelligent Sensing Technology.
Signed by Lenovo;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher. 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
UserSSCtrl.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Lenovo Intelligent Sensing Technology. The reported company name is Lenovo Group Ltd.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2022-06-12 23:12:22 (3 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: | Lenovo Intelligent Sensing Technology |
| Company Name: | Lenovo Group Ltd. |
| MD5: | 8096cd4d0c592f7f23f60c5b08723d99 |
| Size: | 167 KB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-20 23:31:57 (3 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2022-06-12 23:12:22 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2022-06-12 23:12:22 (3 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | Lenovo;Microsoft Windows Hardware Compatibility Publisher |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on UserSSCtrl.exe 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:
| %system%\driverstore\filerepository |
| %sysdrive%\drivers |
| %sysdrive%\driver |
ThreatInfo has observed UserSSCtrl.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 UserSSCtrl.exe across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Peru with 60.0% 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 UserSSCtrl.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
UserSSCtrl.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.
c81f2bc9cb6a8256530f7a5b2edbe9de
b2856e5a3303555cf5c476c686ce3c6f
2eeebeae96b3f7daac08a1e4b0ae54ee
5c93f539f518398669e77564e665279b
ed830c976980084bd98b26865cd45216
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.