GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KBHook.dll file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2020-04-28 03:31:04 (6 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-11 23:23:00 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: KYE. Product metadata: KYE KBHook.
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
KBHook.dll is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KYE KBHook. The reported company name is KYE. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-11 23:23:00 (2 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: | KYE KBHook |
| Company Name: | KYE |
| MD5: | 83dbf9ccd9eec22797f906678e254071 |
| Size: | 48 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-04-28 03:31:04 (6 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-11 23:23:00 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-11 23:23:00 (2 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\1 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\51 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\driver reviver\downloads\41 |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-2211950444-2176360476-2849100214-1000\driver updater\downloads\765e6243-9f50-49e0-b094-817ec677c2cf |
| %commonappdata%\reviversoft\pc reviver\s-1-5-21-2211950444-2176360476-2849100214-1000\driver updater\downloads\53 |
| %commonappdata%\winzip\winzip driver updater\downloads\17 |
ThreatInfo has observed KBHook.dll 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 KBHook.dll across 5 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Argentina with 33.3% 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 KBHook.dll 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.
Analysis
KBHook.dll 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.
5f8d4fe55f33f6d6ecfc53b553e4a880
cf2f71e0d699b6abc6349b5fc2c70f53
3291ab8703b04a51251275fa3403d2b3
620f0b67a91f7f74151bc5be745b7110
025609ef356f12f0064ef33fec0d7e7d
c983495446183538a8ed8bdce941f49e
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.