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krnl_bootstrapper (6).exe threat report
GridinSoft Anti-Malware detection
Detected by GridinSoft before you download
The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Trojan.Agent. 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
- Trojan.Agent
- Recommended action
- Scan and remove
- Last analysis
- 2023-03-22 23:06:26 (3 years ago)
- File hash
- 028879728f52bc807dada3afa79d9f25
Why it matters
Why GridinSoft flags this file
GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Agent.
First seen 2022-05-17 23:31:42 (4 years ago); latest analysis 2023-03-22 23:06:26 (3 years ago).
Product metadata: krnl_console_bootstrapper.
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
krnl_bootstrapper (6).exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with krnl_console_bootstrapper. The current detection status is Trojan.Agent, based on the latest analysis from 2023-03-22 23:06:26 (3 years ago).
If krnl_bootstrapper (6).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 Trojan.Agent.
File Details
| Product Name: | krnl_console_bootstrapper |
| MD5: | 028879728f52bc807dada3afa79d9f25 |
| Size: | 1 MB |
| First Published: | 2022-05-17 23:31:42 (4 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-03-22 23:06:26 (3 years ago) |
| Status: | Trojan.Agent (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-03-22 23:06:26 (3 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:
| %profile% |
| %desktop% |
ThreatInfo has observed krnl_bootstrapper (6).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 krnl_bootstrapper (6).exe across 4 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Canada with 46.7% 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 krnl_bootstrapper (6).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
krnl_bootstrapper (6).exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows CUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.
.NET Info:
| MVID: | 40eaf3f9-9b60-4907-ae28-190287c1e00e |
| Typelib ID: | ea3272c2-73cd-4146-b194-579846dfe794 |
PE Sections:
Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.
313c855ef079e1e451de196357a15149
1e11586be12d58bb8809f873c31760de
f834b6cec9db10d00a1ca9fcb8f626e1
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 Trojan.Agent
This report identifies krnl_bootstrapper (6).exe by MD5 028879728f52bc807dada3afa79d9f25. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.