GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
ksapi.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
First seen 2023-06-07 23:23:28 (2 years ago); latest analysis 2023-06-07 23:23:28 (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
ksapi.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 23:23:28 (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: | 5abe11f2c97a1e268e7d2508359a0e8a |
| Size: | 139 KB |
| First Published: | 2023-06-07 23:23:28 (2 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-06-07 23:23:28 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-06-07 23:23:28 (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 ksapi.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 |
ThreatInfo has observed ksapi.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 ksapi.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 ksapi.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
ksapi.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.
b53a2830dc1139b4465c4ed4f3d2c68d
cde63f9a9bed965f14550333b101043f
14716c15a0c5cfe3cbd4efb35d55c87c
d44b1558ba71cd4395587ff1355bab4e
77585d67ddbe0fece966a4ec4c6f8baa
3b8ab9fefcec2d3250c190bcb9e3c0ee
20d668ab4ac6b6731d7c7f9b47dddcbb
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.