GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
KMPlayer.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Downloader. Download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the device, confirm whether this file is present, and remove the detected object if it is found.
- Detection name
- Trojan.Downloader
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2024-05-31 23:01:56 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- 1c77fef83115c66b7628235c8a2821c0
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Downloader, part of the Trojan threat category.
Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-29 16:05:31 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2024-05-31 23:01:56 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: KMP Media co., Ltd. Product metadata: The KMPlayer.
Signed by KMP Media co., Ltd. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.
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
- Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
- Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
- Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.
File context
KMPlayer.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with The KMPlayer. The reported company name is KMP Media co., Ltd. The current detection status is Trojan.Downloader, based on the latest analysis from 2024-05-31 23:01:56 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.
If KMPlayer.exe appears on your computer unexpectedly, treat it as suspicious. Check its location, digital signature, and recent system changes before allowing it to run. A full anti-malware scan is recommended when this file is detected as Trojan.Downloader.
File Details
| Product Name: | The KMPlayer |
| Company Name: | KMP Media co., Ltd |
| MD5: | 1c77fef83115c66b7628235c8a2821c0 |
| Size: | 6 MB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-29 16:05:31 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2024-05-31 23:01:56 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Downloader (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2024-05-31 23:01:56 (2 years ago) |
Detection screenshot
The screenshot is a visual record of a GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection for this sample. Use the hash and metadata above as the primary identifiers when comparing the file on your system.
Overview
| Signed By: | KMP Media co., Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on KMPlayer.exe 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\the kmplayer |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed KMPlayer.exe 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 KMPlayer.exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Egypt with 40.0% 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 KMPlayer.exe is Windows 7 with 40.0% 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
KMPlayer.exe 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.
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a0477367f720f7cd04fde6e6b7eca6ad
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6464cc7a32ff89f974f6a1f257684742
ddb5c3d5384c80a4ab14cb911b324e79
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
GridinSoft detects this file as Trojan.Downloader
This report identifies KMPlayer.exe by MD5 1c77fef83115c66b7628235c8a2821c0. It is part of the Trojan report group. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.