GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
PKIMonitor.exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.DealPly. 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
- Adware.DealPly
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months ago)
- File hash
- 71249ecae27549c666a6e12398b5228e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.DealPly.
First seen 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months ago); latest analysis 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months ago).
Signed by Aladdin Knowledge Systems 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.
File context
PKIMonitor.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is Adware.DealPly, based on the latest analysis from 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months ago).
If PKIMonitor.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 Adware.DealPly.
File Details
| MD5: | 71249ecae27549c666a6e12398b5228e |
| Size: | 189 KB |
| First Published: | 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months ago) |
| Status: | Adware.DealPly (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2026-03-21 23:01:05 (2 months 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: | Aladdin Knowledge Systems LTD |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on PKIMonitor.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%\aladdin\etoken\pkiclient |
ThreatInfo has observed PKIMonitor.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 PKIMonitor.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Türkiye with 100.0% 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 PKIMonitor.exe is Windows 10 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
PKIMonitor.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.
9b8c5958700f5eb6c0f0012c0c5245bd
b81835e272dfcab8f80c4fbc5a6d6dd0
bced6054077253d5a428a8ba19437c6f
6359282ea1b599023f899f19c3b6387d
bfffdd821873cb455eafe43040cf6fd5
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 Adware.DealPly
This report identifies PKIMonitor.exe by MD5 71249ecae27549c666a6e12398b5228e. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.