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kvipgui.exe threat report

Detected as Adware.Softcnapp File reputation report
MD5 57e87b66c7f4fff611b008b8156fe0be
Latest seen 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago)
First seen 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago)
Size 727 KB

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The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Adware.Softcnapp. 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
Adware.Softcnapp
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago)
File hash
57e87b66c7f4fff611b008b8156fe0be
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Adware.Softcnapp.

Timeline

First seen 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago); latest analysis 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Kingsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Kingsoft Internet Security.

Digital signature

Signed by 茉柏枘(上海)软件科技有限公司. The signature is reported as valid, but signed files can still be bundled or abused.

Observed locations

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

  1. Compare the MD5 above with the file found on the device.
  2. Check whether the file appears in the observed locations or under one of the alternate names.
  3. Run GridinSoft Anti-Malware to confirm the detection and remove the file if it is present.

kvipgui.exe 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 Adware.Softcnapp, based on the latest analysis from 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago).

If kvipgui.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 Adware.Softcnapp.

Product Name: Kingsoft Internet Security
Company Name: Kingsoft Corporation
MD5: 57e87b66c7f4fff611b008b8156fe0be
Size: 727 KB
First Published: 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago)
Latest Published: 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago)
Status: Adware.Softcnapp (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2022-08-04 23:57:20 (3 years ago)
kvipgui.exe 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.

The signature on kvipgui.exe 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.

%programfiles%

ThreatInfo has observed kvipgui.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.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for kvipgui.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.

kvipgui.exe is identified as pe for 32-bit systems. The subsystem is Windows GUI. PE header values are useful for triage, especially when they do not match the expected publisher, product, or release timeline.

Format pe
Architecture 32-bit
Subsystem Windows GUI
Entry point 0x00041b57
Image base 0x00400000

PE Sections:

Sections 4
Raw data 724992

Section layout highlights raw-size concentration, repeated names, packer markers, and hashes that can be compared across related samples.

.text 286720 bytes · 39.5% of section data
MD5 c4c7d278704d82aed0d037f8c02eb4f4
.rdata 98304 bytes · 13.6% of section data
MD5 410326c046bc25b86043e5b997ec06c5
.data 12288 bytes · 1.7% of section data
MD5 7298bd629e8ec2d00c615063eb027d1c
.rsrc 327680 bytes · 45.2% of section data
MD5 5ff6b16d8ced0d9710a5272b2705e21c

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 Adware.Softcnapp

This report identifies kvipgui.exe by MD5 57e87b66c7f4fff611b008b8156fe0be. If the same file is present on your device, scan the system and remove the detected object after confirming the hash and location.

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Recommended next steps

  • Compare the local file MD5 with 57e87b66c7f4fff611b008b8156fe0be.
  • Check the file path, publisher, and signature against the details in this report.
  • Run a GridinSoft scan and remove the object if the same hash is found.