GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
VKNT.EXE threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as General Threat. 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
- General Threat
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2021-03-07 04:29:50 (5 years ago)
- File hash
- 22f0b237a3da4957d17bb0e8dd5bce3e
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as General Threat, part of the Hijack threat category.
Browser, shortcut, proxy, or system-setting changes that redirect user activity. Related Hijack reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-21 12:05:57 (9 years ago); latest analysis 2021-03-07 04:29:50 (5 years ago).
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 Hijack category for related samples and common context.
File context
VKNT.EXE is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. The current detection status is General Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2021-03-07 04:29:50 (5 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Hijack reports for broader family-level investigation.
If VKNT.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 General Threat.
File Details
| MD5: | 22f0b237a3da4957d17bb0e8dd5bce3e |
| Size: | 77 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-21 12:05:57 (9 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2021-03-07 04:29:50 (5 years ago) |
| Status: | General Threat (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2021-03-07 04:29:50 (5 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.
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\vietkey2000 |
| %programfiles% |
ThreatInfo has observed VKNT.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 VKNT.EXE across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Vietnam with 58.3% 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 VKNT.EXE is Windows 7 with 83.3% 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
VKNT.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.
bf4b3794e0e3307953a654f4c3f164e0
2b5ab1550625235eb2370f965a62adbc
74575d94e896d99a97dfeab008416930
b115ea1628fff31fa0c1d5c7f225fff5
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 General Threat
This report identifies VKNT.EXE by MD5 22f0b237a3da4957d17bb0e8dd5bce3e. It is part of the Hijack 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.