kxetray.exe threat report

MD5 b737d6208d2ce716dd781f04b1982ffe
Latest seen 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
First seen 2025-11-05 23:01:29 (6 months ago)
Size 717 KB

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Detected by GridinSoft before you download

The current ThreatInfo record shows this exact file hash detected as Possible Threat. 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
Possible Threat
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
File hash
b737d6208d2ce716dd781f04b1982ffe
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Possible Threat.

Timeline

First seen 2025-11-05 23:01:29 (6 months ago); latest analysis 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago).

Publisher context

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

Digital signature

Signed by Zhuhai Kingsoft Software Co.,Ltd. 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.

kxetray.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 Possible Threat, based on the latest analysis from 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago).

If kxetray.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 Possible Threat.

Product Name: Kingsoft Internet Security
Company Name: Kingsoft Corporation
MD5: b737d6208d2ce716dd781f04b1982ffe
Size: 717 KB
First Published: 2025-11-05 23:01:29 (6 months ago)
Latest Published: 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
Status: Possible Threat (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-01-20 23:00:23 (4 months ago)
kxetray.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.

Signed By: Zhuhai Kingsoft Software Co.,Ltd
Status: Valid

The signature on kxetray.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.

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ThreatInfo has observed kxetray.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.

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The strongest geographic signal for this file is Pakistan with 28.6% of observed hits. Geographic distribution can help identify targeted campaigns, regional software bundles, or where a file is most commonly reported.

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for kxetray.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.

kxetray.exe is identified as pe for 32 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.

Subsystem: Windows GUI
PE Type: pe
OS Bitness: 32
Image Base: 0x00400000
Entry Address: 0x00035b0c

PE Sections:

Name Size of data MD5
.text 278528 b552dc09a0c752232720350354d32da3
.rdata 49152 5b244d0d290ed048d2e12ed24406a55c
.data 4096 ad92087e321e01613e41df02e907c245
.rsrc 393216 04a5915881d5830ae4dd2ffb1fe9bc8a

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.

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