for managing smart card readers and card types. Version 1.1 is a widely used release for this purpose. Hardware Utility Software
cardtool readerstatus \\.\READERNAME
The ATR is a sequence of bytes returned by a smart card when it is powered up. It identifies the type of card (e.g., a PIV card, a CAC card, or a banking card). To get the ATR: cardtool exe
If you are concerned, scan the specific file using: for managing smart card readers and card types
: If it appears as a standalone file in a temporary folder or without a corresponding known device, it could be a masquerading as a system tool. Digital Signature : Right-click the file, select Properties , and check the Digital Signatures a PIV card