kprocesshacker.sys threat report

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This report summarizes the file identity, detection status, publisher metadata, observed locations, and technical indicators for kprocesshacker.sys. ThreatInfo currently classifies this sample as Hack.Patcher.

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The latest ThreatInfo record shows kprocesshacker.sys detected as Hack.Patcher. You can download GridinSoft Anti-Malware to scan the system and remove this detection if the file is present on your device.

Detection name

Hack.Patcher

Last analysis

2023-07-24 23:01:02 (2 years ago)

File hash

c80e5f6861df5e983dc17b9eee224748

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kprocesshacker.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with KProcessHacker. The reported company name is wj32. The current detection status is Hack.Patcher, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-24 23:01:02 (2 years ago).

If kprocesshacker.sys 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 Hack.Patcher.

File Details

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Overview

The signature on kprocesshacker.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.

ThreatInfo has observed kprocesshacker.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.

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Russian Federation with 18.2% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

The most common operating system signal for kprocesshacker.sys is Windows 10 with 54.5% 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

kprocesshacker.sys is identified as pe for 64 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 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.