MaxCryptMon.sys file report

MD5 9b34bc659f9e6c1ee7d91e8ac49cb779
Latest seen 2021-01-11 12:17:47 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-05-01 14:44:21 (6 years ago)
Size 97 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-05-01 14:44:21 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 12:17:47 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Max Secure Software. Product metadata: Max Secure Software MaxCryptMon.

Digital signature

Signed by Max Secure Software India Pvt. Ltd.;Max Secure Software India Private Ltd.. 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.

MaxCryptMon.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Max Secure Software MaxCryptMon. The reported company name is Max Secure Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 12:17:47 (5 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.

Product Name: Max Secure Software MaxCryptMon
Company Name: Max Secure Software
MD5: 9b34bc659f9e6c1ee7d91e8ac49cb779
Size: 97 KB
First Published: 2020-05-01 14:44:21 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-11 12:17:47 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-11 12:17:47 (5 years ago)

The signature on MaxCryptMon.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed MaxCryptMon.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.

100.0%

The strongest geographic signal for this file is India with 100.0% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxCryptMon.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.

MaxCryptMon.sys is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Native
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00010000
Entry Address: 0x0001b261

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 8704 1a1372ea2e46dd42a371bd951b866030
.rdata 60416 fc8e9a20bcce7cb9bb60507300975310
.data 1024 179085a9394b26392301801578466434
PAGE 8704 4880a021a5036b70c67353fb7b4d11cb
INIT 3584 ad6b85c9e268b2b0e9d2571b10f4b195
.rsrc 1536 5c658e9ac5f114473e8e1e46cd4dd9f8
.reloc 3584 d6a588bfad44e69678e4272d0a6e09b2

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.

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