Scfilter Cid87d25e32ac0d4ef0b1e0502c6b7dfb77 Patched ((top)) Here
The string "scfilter cid87d25e32ac0d4ef0b1e0502c6b7dfb77 patched"
Hardware ID: If you use a YubiKey or similar physical security key, the system assigns it a Hardware ID starting with SCFILTER\CID_. Troubleshooting guides often use these IDs to block or allow specific devices. scfilter cid87d25e32ac0d4ef0b1e0502c6b7dfb77 patched
Next steps if this is a forensic investigation:
- Extract the patched
scfilter.sysfrom disk or memory. - Compare with a known clean version (from the same Windows build).
- Look for inline hooks, modified jump tables, or changed IRP dispatch routines.
- Check if the patched driver loads unsigned (Windows might block unless DSE is disabled or a vulnerable driver is used).
refers to a specific entry often found in malware scan logs (such as Farbar Recovery Scan Tool (FRST) Malwarebytes TDSSKiller Extract the patched scfilter
or third-party tools) when a system has received a fix for issues like: Smart Card Authentication Issues refers to a specific entry often found in
family) to gain deep system access and hide from antivirus software. Scientific and Security Context
The term scfilter is a built-in Windows component used to manage Smart Card communications. When a smart card (like a CAC for military personnel or a corporate security card) is inserted, Windows uses the scfilter.sys driver to identify it. The "patched" status likely refers to one of two scenarios: