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kprocesshacker.sys threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Risk.ProcessHacker. 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
- Risk.ProcessHacker
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-07-24 23:00:48 (2 years ago)
- File hash
- fb27b714075cd7ede7316a1a41c218a2
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Risk.ProcessHacker, part of the Risk threat category.
Riskware and dual-use utilities that may be legitimate but require careful review. Related Risk reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2020-12-07 00:58:14 (5 years ago); latest analysis 2023-07-24 23:00:48 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: wj32. Product metadata: KProcessHacker.
Signed by Wen Jia Liu. 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 Risk category for related samples and common context.
File context
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 Risk.ProcessHacker, based on the latest analysis from 2023-07-24 23:00:48 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Risk reports for broader family-level investigation.
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 Risk.ProcessHacker.
File Details
| Product Name: | KProcessHacker |
| Company Name: | wj32 |
| MD5: | fb27b714075cd7ede7316a1a41c218a2 |
| Size: | 35 KB |
| First Published: | 2020-12-07 00:58:14 (5 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-07-24 23:00:48 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Risk.ProcessHacker (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-07-24 23:00:48 (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: | Wen Jia Liu |
| Status: | Valid |
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.
Common Places:
| %sysdrive%\$programming\$source code\phack\kprocesshacker\bin-signed |
| %sysdrive%\hdd l\sicherung pc und firmenpc\mega portable usb stick\programme\dateien\process hacker 2.35\app |
| %profile%\downloads\processhacker-2.34-bin.zip |
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.
Geographic signal
Observed country distribution
ThreatInfo has seen kprocesshacker.sys across 3 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is United States with 33.3% 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 kprocesshacker.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
kprocesshacker.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.
1fb429051086ce4185a84068dcb44c77
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0a7bb52fb579df5e2c634a4198ad2e29
728d61a162c7d5c87de6e1fd6304b0b0
eace10b0258ffce6bc10b3a8b5e290f0
8eb6b601a3f80289641af6974c76bbe1
746b694367b6a0015860d51af8f5c996
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 Risk.ProcessHacker
This report identifies kprocesshacker.sys by MD5 fb27b714075cd7ede7316a1a41c218a2. It is part of the Risk 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.