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ntoskrnl.exe threat report

Detected as Trojan.Generic File reputation report
MD5 172cc758f349775e11e0ccf036ef5339
Latest seen 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago)
First seen 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago)
Size 10 MB
Publisher Microsoft Corporation
Product Microsoft® Windows® Operating System

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Detection name
Trojan.Generic
Recommended action
Scan and remove
Last analysis
2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago)
File hash
172cc758f349775e11e0ccf036ef5339
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Why it matters

Why GridinSoft flags this file

Detection

GridinSoft identifies the sample as Trojan.Generic, part of the Trojan threat category.

Category context

Malware disguised as legitimate software or delivered through deceptive packaging. Related Trojan reports help compare this file with nearby detections, publishers, and hashes.

Timeline

First seen 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago); latest analysis 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago).

Publisher context

Company metadata: Microsoft Corporation. Product metadata: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System.

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. Review the Trojan category for related samples and common context.

File context

ntoskrnl.exe is a Windows file recorded in the ThreatInfo database. It is associated with Microsoft® Windows® Operating System. The reported company name is Microsoft Corporation. The current detection status is Trojan.Generic, based on the latest analysis from 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago). ThreatInfo groups this verdict with Trojan reports for broader family-level investigation.

If ntoskrnl.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.Generic.

File Details

Product Name: Microsoft® Windows® Operating System
Company Name: Microsoft Corporation
MD5: 172cc758f349775e11e0ccf036ef5339
Size: 10 MB
First Published: 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago)
Latest Published: 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago)
Status: Trojan.Generic (on last analysis)
Analysis Date: 2026-05-27 01:00:26 (a day ago)

Detection screenshot

ntoskrnl.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.

Common Places:

%system%

ThreatInfo has observed ntoskrnl.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 ntoskrnl.exe across 1 countries. Use this signal to compare local evidence with where the sample is most often reported.

Top country Germany
Share 100.0%
Low High activity

The strongest geographic signal for this file is Germany 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:

Windows 10 100.0%

The most common operating system signal for ntoskrnl.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

ntoskrnl.exe is identified as pe for 64-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.

Format pe
Architecture 64-bit
Subsystem Native
Entry point 0x0098f010
Image base 0x0000000140000000

PE Sections:

Sections 33
Raw data 10848256

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

.rdata 819712 bytes · 7.6% of section data
MD5 3f30360e44a7fab2a6918d4658ce9a37
.pdata 424448 bytes · 3.9% of section data
MD5 fae66a5e1a9cc42aa60cd928f41eb187
.idata 8704 bytes · 0.1% of section data
MD5 5743743955fc9987ddbdeadb0a3d39d6
.edata 101888 bytes · 0.9% of section data
MD5 fc2fab0b5a8595b4fe14e9202bd37e10
PROTDATA 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 bf619eac0cdf3f68d496ea9344137e8b
GFIDS 36352 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 0ac2b30762b07867084c0827bd647f6a
Pad1 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.text 3980288 bytes · 36.7% of section data
MD5 28391f17278de0c73863620d1a510f8d
PAGE 3944448 bytes · 36.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 b2a9789418f79dc8e1a860bad5875d5f
PAGELK 151040 bytes · 1.4% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2d04b62ba026281da27cc851b82cb337
POOLCODE 1024 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 422959738675197174bd90bdaf620d41
PAGEKD 23552 bytes · 0.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fe9353e5e677506607bd5cd284818682
PAGEVRFY 205312 bytes · 1.9% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 599cdaadda8e8361d2b941f7552e9f27
PAGEHDLS 9728 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 7d82a8d5a39bd70cfecb1a2e20916186
PAGEBGFX 27136 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 18c478b8838c58a6b0ace301ff81fe01
INITKDBG 103936 bytes · 1.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9b1a7d6b73436d7c75ee2a9eabb12a6c
TRACESUP 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 710a6fbf1258a7c99f714b0faf139782
KVASCODE 9728 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 2bb505e57842047e160476782c532a58
RETPOL 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 72787c52aed33a3e739248371b997311
MINIEX 9728 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 43c06f6f07dd23927b5695f4bea561d9
INIT 567296 bytes · 5.2% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 e0176298724c7cd150421075480029de
Pad2 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.data 78336 bytes · 0.7% of section data
MD5 f3695d2e56e240771d30ceb3dc7d89e4
ALMOSTRO 5120 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9d80663f1b0e880e7f56a591942842c3
CACHEALI 512 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 8f35cb33cc79a0d5eb136f8b15785bd3
PAGEDATA 6144 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 9926dc8dffac0763e0795a337a65ff43
PAGEVRFD 32768 bytes · 0.3% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 5d9674d550aa3629658657608d406a25
INITDATA 2048 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 fd9a887234a9fbf3f327dfb749e29558
Pad3 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
CFGRO 7680 bytes · 0.1% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 1f3e4ace99b394dc43d8ec590179f084
Pad4 0 bytes · 0.0% of section data
Uncommon name
MD5 d41d8cd98f00b204e9800998ecf8427e
.rsrc 242176 bytes · 2.2% of section data
MD5 bd57392e256dd60bc2eab9cf2583b939
.reloc 40448 bytes · 0.4% of section data
MD5 2d6f1288d1797556c5271b7add9a7d2f

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.Generic

This report identifies ntoskrnl.exe by MD5 172cc758f349775e11e0ccf036ef5339. It is part of the Trojan report group. 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 172cc758f349775e11e0ccf036ef5339.
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