GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
kisknl.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-06-07 23:23:27 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:23:27 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Kingsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Kingsoft Internet Security.
Signed by 珠海市君天电子科技有限公司;Beijing Kingsoft Security software 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
- 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
kisknl.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Kingsoft Internet Security. The reported company name is Kingsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-06-07 23:23:27 (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: | Kingsoft Internet Security |
| Company Name: | Kingsoft Corporation |
| MD5: | b24fa906a71ac44970a74fafa16c5e25 |
| Size: | 261 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-07 23:23:27 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-07 23:23:27 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-07 23:23:27 (2 years ago) |
Overview
| Signed By: | 珠海市君天电子科技有限公司;Beijing Kingsoft Security software Co.,Ltd |
| Status: | Valid |
The signature on kisknl.sys 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%\kingsoft\kingsoft antivirus\security |
ThreatInfo has observed kisknl.sys 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 kisknl.sys 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 Taiwan 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 kisknl.sys 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
kisknl.sys is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Native. 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.
f087bbebd7d24e2395b6f175cbbd6169
72267f90458f7c283f99636ac6289c39
1015b33dffa35c3a69358210cf848c90
5da2285bbe509448b7b30d9c28c8646d
e81b70c50336699a54a3671c3b51dad5
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.