GridinSoft Threat Intelligence
kvnet.sys file report
Why it matters
Evidence available for this file
No final classification is available yet.
Programs that inject advertising, change browser behavior, or monetize traffic through bundled components. Related Adware reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.
First seen 2017-05-30 12:06:15 (8 years ago); latest analysis 2023-09-09 23:43:23 (2 years ago).
Company metadata: Kerio Technologies Inc.. Product metadata: Kerio Virtual Network Adapter (Vista x86).
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
kvnet.sys is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Kerio Virtual Network Adapter (Vista x86). The reported company name is Kerio Technologies Inc.. The current detection status is Undefined, based on the latest analysis from 2023-09-09 23:43:23 (2 years ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Adware reports for broader family-level investigation.
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: | Kerio Virtual Network Adapter (Vista x86) |
| Company Name: | Kerio Technologies Inc. |
| MD5: | 368f4b0469a6f7a734983d1c99cad349 |
| Size: | 26 KB |
| First Published: | 2017-05-30 12:06:15 (8 years ago) |
| Latest Published: | 2023-09-09 23:43:23 (2 years ago) |
| Status: | Undefined (on last analysis) | |
| Analysis Date: | 2023-09-09 23:43:23 (2 years ago) |
Common Places:
| %programfiles%\emperaturvpn\kerio\vpn client\32 |
| %programfiles%\turbovpn\services\kerio\vpndriver |
ThreatInfo has observed kvnet.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 kvnet.sys across 2 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.
The strongest geographic signal for this file is Iran, Islamic Republic of with 75.0% 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 kvnet.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
kvnet.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.
a9b5c932ab5fc89ce0780921ce8fe8e1
0049003ed4991c87ec464784b2420d3c
5bb58b12bfeea652eaa4498e05276e1d
7f1c9a65bede31e5254f84a412c1f7b5
15089fedc80b3792e5d8f9a260f0ad92
b83b02f36dc097e25f636fda701abdff
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.