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MaxMgr.sys file report

Under review File reputation report
MD5 98e1e178a9975936191bb09a867c31ee
Latest seen 2021-01-11 12:19:57 (5 years ago)
First seen 2020-05-01 14:43:50 (6 years ago)
Size 63 KB

Why it matters

Evidence available for this file

Detection

No final classification is available yet.

Timeline

First seen 2020-05-01 14:43:50 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2021-01-11 12:19:57 (5 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Max Secure Software. Product metadata: Max Secure Software Startup Manager Driver.

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.

MaxMgr.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Max Secure Software Startup Manager Driver. The reported company name is Max Secure Software. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2021-01-11 12:19:57 (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 Startup Manager Driver
Company Name: Max Secure Software
MD5: 98e1e178a9975936191bb09a867c31ee
Size: 63 KB
First Published: 2020-05-01 14:43:50 (6 years ago)
Latest Published: 2021-01-11 12:19:57 (5 years ago)
Status: Undefined (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2021-01-11 12:19:57 (5 years ago)

The signature on MaxMgr.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.

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed MaxMgr.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.

Windows 7 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for MaxMgr.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.

MaxMgr.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 0x0000f03e
Image base 0x00010000

PE Sections:

Sections 7
Raw data 53248

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

.text 5632 bytes · 10.6% of section data
MD5 afd0a2430d211374cc5baf8c2b71eac7
.rdata 36352 bytes · 68.3% of section data
MD5 9657c415ef271988015e8e949b08c147
.data 512 bytes · 1.0% of section data
MD5 e18917193ab8df1ea7ff006763802840
PAGE 5120 bytes · 9.6% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 a4f88e58a6b53636202561de9caf14ac
INIT 2048 bytes · 3.8% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 35ba8a56c848f4ff1e048453f93cc1d9
.rsrc 1536 bytes · 2.9% of section data
MD5 36f0c877d09d7be5253bf8a4850467e7
.reloc 2048 bytes · 3.8% of section data
MD5 549935ec9e81f2a8bc785acfeeb14087

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 98e1e178a9975936191bb09a867c31ee.
  • 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.